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FJ03 LHV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,556 mi
Last recorded95,556 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,556 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))

back box corrdoed

front tyres bald on edges

handbrake travel high

middle box sleeve u/s

tracking

wipers poor

Fail 14 Mar 2020 95,556 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

back box corrdoed

front tyres bald on edges

handbrake travel high

middle box sleeve u/s

tracking

wipers poor

Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,059 miles

back box corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

small oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,515 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,302 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 37,107 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,107 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level low

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,685 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 26,207 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 26,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 21,508 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,681 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,619 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 9,730 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 LHV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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