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FJ53 JOV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,049 mi
Last recorded100,049 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JOV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 98,006 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,306 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,854 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 92,854 miles

Centre Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,421 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre starting to crack on tyre tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,877 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2012 85,859 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 84,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 81,056 miles

n/s/r door not opening from inside or out

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,615 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,904 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,547 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 53,547 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 41,176 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 JOV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

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

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