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FJ03 LHR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,155 mi
Last recorded112,155 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 112,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 112,100 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,868 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 109,672 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 98,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 94,403 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,371 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 69,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 59,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 42,634 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 39,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,416 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 35,416 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,838 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,555 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2006 19,200 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 LHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LHR, 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 LHR registered?

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

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