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OU03 HJN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,644 mi
Last recorded79,644 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 HJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 79,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 13 Mar 2026 79,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe. Exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 13 Mar 2025 75,828 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 70,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,758 miles

Reverse light not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust pipe touching exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 59,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section and centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,841 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine misfiring

Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,841 miles

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

MIL illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine misfiring

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,797 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,673 miles

Exhaust system rusty!

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,659 miles

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

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

Exhaust system rusty!

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,082 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust corroded

general corrosion spots to underside & components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 54,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

exhaust corroded

general corrosion spots to underside & components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,995 miles

front no plate slightly delaminated

nsr shock damp

rear bump stops broken

wipers in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2016 51,995 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front no plate slightly delaminated

nsr shock damp

rear bump stops broken

wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,789 miles

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

both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

general surface rust to all exhaust system

Fail 22 Mar 2012 39,743 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres heavy wear on inner edges

footbrake overall efforts just legal limits

general surface rust to all exhaust system

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

slight wear on both front brake discs

Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres poor cond.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,586 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

footbrake pedal slightly spongey

handbrake slight free travel

Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,011 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 HJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HJN, 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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OU03 HJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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