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FJ03 XYB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

104,068 mi
Last recorded104,068 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 XYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 104,068 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH FRONT (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 98,884 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear backbox deteriated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 91,657 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 91,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 85,943 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 85,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,332 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 81,331 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,809 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 74,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 66,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 66,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 59,602 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 59,602 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

hand brake travel high.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 53,039 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 53,039 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,226 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,226 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 37,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,484 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 23,484 miles

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

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

offside steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,493 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 XYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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