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FJ03 FZS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,421 mi
Last recorded44,421 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 44,421 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,202 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 42,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end very loose/insecure. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

bracket broken on offside headlamp , but lamp not insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,351 miles

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

bracket broken on offside headlamp , but lamp not insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Aug 2012 30,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,029 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 17,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 13,085 miles

exhaust system corrded

steering wheel light on

Pass 13 Mar 2009 11,314 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,383 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 7,413 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 5,768 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 FZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

FJ03 FZS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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