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FJ53 JPV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,167 mi
Last recorded68,167 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 68,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 63,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,017 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 57,837 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 54,227 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,399 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,397 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,028 miles

Offside Front cv boot slight deteration

centre brake light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,934 miles

Rear silencer weak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 41,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 41,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 39,742 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,650 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,660 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,847 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,866 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,958 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 12,806 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 9,449 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 JPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 JPV, 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 JPV registered?

FJ53 JPV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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