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FJ03 LHE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 125,003 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 118,621 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 118,621 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,052 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 108,380 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,276 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,350 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 81,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,265 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 59,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,180 miles

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

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

handbrake travel close to its legal limit

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,461 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 29,461 miles

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

nsf tyre has a cut not to cords on sidewall

Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,523 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 LHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LHE, 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 LHE registered?

FJ03 LHE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is FJ03 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 LHE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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