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FJ53 JNF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,815 mi
Last recorded87,815 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,815 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,810 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,156 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,690 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 68,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

Pass 19 May 2012 57,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 52,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust back box corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 39,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,896 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,377 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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FJ53 JNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FJ53 JNF, 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 FJ53 JNF registered?

FJ53 JNF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ53 JNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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