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OU03 JBZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2015 148,531 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 148,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 133,307 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 133,080 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Srs light on indicating a fault.

Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,373 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Srs light illuminatig indicating a fault.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,373 miles

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

Srs light illuminatig indicating a fault.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 90,570 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 90,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,429 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 82,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 73,334 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,334 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 61,538 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,080 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 JBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OU03 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

OU03 JBZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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