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FJ53 JNV

2003 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JNV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 152,025 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,551 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 134,180 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 124,761 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 116,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 116,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 90,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded outer face

rear discs corroded on both faces & nearside pads low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 90,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs corroded outer face

rear discs corroded on both faces & nearside pads low

still may have play at offside front needs upper arm replaceing first then recheaking for play

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,191 miles

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

O/S/R/ Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 75,191 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/R/ Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 60,648 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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FJ53 JNV is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 JNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 JNV is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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