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FJ03 LFR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

168,486 mi
Last recorded168,486 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LFR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 168,486 miles

exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear fog light switch faulty

Pass 2 Dec 2022 155,983 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

poor image both dip beams

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 155,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

poor image both dip beams

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2021 144,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 136,518 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 136,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 130,404 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 130,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 119,056 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,054 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14/H inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14/H inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,613 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 97,606 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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back insecure / broken (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,481 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 81,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 81,573 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,111 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 69,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 52,328 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 52,328 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2008 46,578 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,578 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2007 39,420 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 39,420 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 27,869 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 LFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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