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FJ03 FZN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,439 mi
Last recorded46,439 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre is cracking inside tread

Offside Front front anti-roll bar in catching on offside

Offside Front tyre is cracking inside tread and damaged on outer side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 46,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre is cracking inside tread

Offside Front front anti-roll bar in catching on offside

Offside Front tyre is cracking inside tread and damaged on outer side wall

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 42,878 miles

all tyres are perished

coolant is lose (below min !) toped up

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s lower arm is very rusty

f/o/s of front anti roll bar is fouling crosmember

f/o/s tyre is badly damaged at outer wall

headlamps have detorated

r/o/s of undertray is lose

Fail 11 Oct 2017 42,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all tyres are perished

coolant is lose (below min !) toped up

exhaust is very rusty

f/o/s lower arm is very rusty

f/o/s of front anti roll bar is fouling crosmember

f/o/s tyre is badly damaged at outer wall

headlamps have detorated

r/o/s of undertray is lose

Pass 15 Oct 2016 41,926 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,365 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,852 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2013 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Sep 2012 33,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust has a very slight blow

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

offside rear spring corroding

part of the exhaust system slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,195 miles

exhaust has a very slight blow

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside front tyre wearing low and cracking

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge and cracking

offside rear spring corroding

part of the exhaust system slightly corroded

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,469 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2011 30,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 28,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,936 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,636 miles

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 FZN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FZN, 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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What year was FJ03 FZN registered?

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

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