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FJ03 PZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 PZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,583 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,437 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,002 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 77,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Oct 2014 77,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Nov 2012 63,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,105 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 58,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,331 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 49,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,892 miles

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

nsr tyre going out of shape on inner edge

osf brake pads becoming worn

temperature warning light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,449 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly out of shape on inner edges

slight dampness around clutch feed pipe junction on bulk head

Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,553 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 26,788 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 PZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

FJ03 PZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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