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FN03 DJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,298 mi
Last recorded170,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 DJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 170,298 miles

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

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

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

n\s rear door awkward to open

Fail 5 Jan 2018 170,298 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n\s rear door awkward to open

Fail 14 Dec 2017 170,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

n\s rear door awkward to open

Pass 28 Nov 2016 160,678 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 160,480 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported CLAMPS CORRODED (7.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 30 Nov 2015 150,487 miles

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

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Fail 30 Nov 2015 150,487 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned TOO BRIGHT (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,497 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 133,328 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 133,328 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2012 121,996 miles

Air bag warning light indicates a fault.

Fail 22 Sep 2012 121,712 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Air bag warning light indicates a fault.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 109,779 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 109,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,678 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 99,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,018 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,250 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)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 67,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 16 Apr 2007 47,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,808 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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FN03 DJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FN03 DJZ, 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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FN03 DJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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