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FJ03 PFA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,156 mi
Last recorded75,156 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,156 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin poor (7.1.2)

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

oil leak and slight noise /rattle on engine

top covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,677 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 72,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2014 67,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 67,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,723 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,513 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silancer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,479 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 31,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,393 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 22,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 13,610 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 8,351 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 PFA 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 66.7%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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