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HX03 JJZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 75,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi hose , very deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 71,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

dead axle corroded but not to excess

Fail 23 Apr 2024 71,242 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

dead axle corroded but not to excess

Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,921 miles

Hand brake lever travel long

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 64,393 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 64,393 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,565 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,565 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 63,057 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 63,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 61,049 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor

Fail 14 Mar 2019 61,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear number plate poor

Pass 7 Mar 2018 58,568 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,655 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 52,655 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,611 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,515 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,752 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,256 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,028 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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HX03 JJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HX03 JJZ, 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 HX03 JJZ registered?

HX03 JJZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is HX03 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 JJZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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