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FJ03 FZX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

112,872 mi
Last recorded112,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers poor

Fail 26 Jul 2016 112,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers poor

Pass 18 Jul 2015 110,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,027 miles

all tyres wearing on both edges

coolant warning light on

engine idle erratic

fan belt cracking

front discs worn and corroding

front tyres getting low

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/f wishbone rearbush splitting from bonding worn and has some movement

o/s/f headlight dulling

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil water mix in coolant bottle

rear bump stops deteriorating

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,027 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing on both edges

coolant warning light on

engine idle erratic

fan belt cracking

front discs worn and corroding

front tyres getting low

hand brake high

n/s mirror case damaged

n/s/f wishbone rearbush splitting from bonding worn and has some movement

o/s/f headlight dulling

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil water mix in coolant bottle

rear bump stops deteriorating

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 92,531 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,807 miles

fanbelt cracking

hand brake high-borderline

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and getting low

radiator leaking

slight imballance on front brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2012 80,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fanbelt cracking

hand brake high-borderline

n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing uneavenly and getting low and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge and getting low

radiator leaking

slight imballance on front brakes

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,306 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r side light lens damaged

slight ovality in n/s/f brake disc

slight travel in handbrake

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r side light lens damaged

slight ovality in n/s/f brake disc

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 2 Jul 2010 56,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 56,290 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2010 56,043 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust centre box leaking

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,949 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,714 miles

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

auxillary drive belt perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2008 35,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

auxillary drive belt perishing

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,435 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 21,378 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 21,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 FZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FZX, 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 FZX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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