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FJ53 JPX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

109,981 mi
Last recorded109,981 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 JPX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 109,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 19 Sep 2024 109,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 3 Oct 2023 93,739 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 21 Sep 2023 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Jul 2022 71,529 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 71,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,868 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

silencer box shield sightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,914 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,216 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,591 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,044 miles

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Fail 26 Sep 2017 58,044 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 27 Oct 2016 56,401 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 51,960 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 49,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,126 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,657 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 39,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,488 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 JPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 JPX, 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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FJ53 JPX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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