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OU03 BJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,574 mi
Last recorded151,574 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 BJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 151,574 miles

Slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,204 miles

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front indicators becoming white

both front track rod end gaiters perished

both headlamps becoming hazy

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to o/s/f brake flexi hose centre ferrule

Fail 29 Mar 2018 148,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both front indicators becoming white

both front track rod end gaiters perished

both headlamps becoming hazy

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to o/s/f brake flexi hose centre ferrule

Pass 9 Mar 2017 141,817 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2017 141,817 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,297 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 134,297 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 125,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 116,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,356 miles

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

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

fuel cooler insecure

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Fail 27 Feb 2013 108,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fuel cooler insecure

offside front tyre tread inner edge bald

Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,242 miles

rear exaust and rear shock absorbers taped up

slight play possible offside rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,584 miles

number plates starting to discolour

offside rear brake slight binding

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear axle mounting bushes starting to split/ wear

rear brake discs starting to rust

rear exhaust section starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,238 miles

nearside rear tyre tread outer edge wearing

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in offside of steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,589 miles

rear exhaust starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,578 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 21 Feb 2008 56,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,659 miles

front lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2006 33,791 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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OU03 BJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU03 BJF, 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 OU03 BJF registered?

OU03 BJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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