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FJ03 PZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,648 mi
Last recorded98,648 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 98,648 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper slightly loose

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,780 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 92,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 92,441 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,779 miles

INSPECTION ON DASH.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,779 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached NSF & OSF FRONT ARM FIXING LOOSE,THREAD GONE IN WISHBONE ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

INSPECTION ON DASH.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 80,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM CENTRE TO CAT SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER & OUTER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING ,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR TYRE 2002 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-60X14H)

OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS SMALL BLOW FROM CENTRE TO CAT SECTION. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER & OUTER FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT CONSOLE BUSHES SPLITTING ,ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSR TYRE 2002 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(185-60X14H)

OSR TYRE 2012 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake pads worn low, discs very heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

TYRE SIZE: 185/60X14 82H

o/s/f tyre worn very heavily on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,294 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 65,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside and nearside rear shocker covers insecure

offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 65,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside rear shocker covers insecure

offside front seat belt twisted

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,342 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,715 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 58,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

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

damage to nearside front tyre outter side wall

differnt road wheels fitted to rear

Pass 13 Nov 2010 56,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,001 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 54,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 50,118 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 50,113 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,535 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 35,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.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 PZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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