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FJ53 JPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,401 mi
Last recorded187,401 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 187,401 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,249 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 158,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,604 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 177,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 177,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 156,935 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 156,935 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 137,124 miles

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

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

front discs and pad worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 120,432 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 98,089 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 97,850 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,845 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 58,051 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 JPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FJ53 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

FJ53 JPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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