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FJ03 LHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,682 mi
Last recorded129,682 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 125,797 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,704 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 117,120 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2018 109,764 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,030 miles

child seat fitted in rear

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,030 miles

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

child seat fitted in rear

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,224 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

both plastic headlight lenses starting to fade

Fail 13 Sep 2016 92,224 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

both plastic headlight lenses starting to fade

Pass 15 Sep 2015 82,337 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 75,620 miles

rear exhaust box slightly rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,721 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,644 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,418 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,392 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,195 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,287 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

advise plastic covers fitted under side of car nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2007 38,023 miles

advise plastic covers fitted under side of car nearside and offside front to rear not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,526 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,526 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 29,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?

FJ03 LHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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