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FJ03 FZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,120 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

near side front drive shaft gaiter cracking excessive

rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 85,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 82,701 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,030 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,536 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 64,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 58,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 43,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 34,022 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,825 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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FJ03 FZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ03 FZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ03 FZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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