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FJ03 LFB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,014 mi
Last recorded87,014 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LFB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,014 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 87,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,380 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 63,380 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,465 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 LFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 LFB registered?

FJ03 LFB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is FJ03 LFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 LFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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