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OU03 JFE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

130,392 mi
Last recorded130,392 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 130,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 127,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 127,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 120,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 116,094 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 115,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 112,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 109,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,230 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 102,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible coupling (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust insecure

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has 2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,756 miles

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,756 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Inner face of both front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 84,432 miles

N/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 84,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/s rear shockabsorber dust cover insecure

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,356 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroding

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,768 miles

N/s rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 66,605 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 66,605 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,440 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,289 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,435 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,077 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 25,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,246 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 JFE 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 OU03 JFE, 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 JFE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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