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FJ03 LFN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,639 mi
Last recorded92,639 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LFN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,639 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,969 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,420 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,350 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 44,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,066 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2007 40,041 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 35,296 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

FJ03 LFN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is FJ03 LFN safe to buy?

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