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FJ03 YGN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 68,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 64,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,784 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,776 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 60,243 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 59,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,068 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,068 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,243 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,064 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 45,277 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2007 43,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,734 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 YGN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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