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FJ03 UZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,572 mi
Last recorded62,572 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,572 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front+rear tyres perished/cracking close to excess

oil leak (from filter housing)

vehicle underbody + components corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 62,572 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

front+rear tyres perished/cracking close to excess

oil leak (from filter housing)

vehicle underbody + components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 62,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump stops split & perished

front & rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Sep 2022 62,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both rear shock absorber bump stops split & perished

front & rear tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2021 61,714 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 59,289 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

ns+os head lamps faded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,235 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns+os head lamps faded

Fail 25 Aug 2018 57,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns+os head lamps faded

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plat has slight damage

Pass 20 Aug 2016 52,966 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm & wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 49,190 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,608 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorating and rear exhaust box corroded

N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge (double tread)

O/S/R Tyre bald on inside edge (double tread)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 42,024 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing low/bald on inside edge (double tread)

O/S/F Wheel bearing sounds slightly worn

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,874 miles

N/S/R Tyre wearing slightly low on outside edge

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,974 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,192 miles

center exhaust joint seeping

Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,192 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust joint seeping

Pass 22 Jan 2010 27,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

front disc pads corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,357 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 22,357 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,562 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,786 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn slightly on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,669 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 UZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UZR, 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 UZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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