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OU03 JFY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,610 mi
Last recorded101,610 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JFY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 101,610 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 101,610 miles

Handbrake travel getting long

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 91,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamps corroded / deteriorated. System secure at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas / items

Fail 31 Dec 2016 87,993 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 160 / 50 (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 100 / 40 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust clamps corroded / deteriorated. System secure at time of inspection

light corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas / items

Pass 2 Jan 2016 83,665 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some under body components

Fail 2 Jan 2016 83,665 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working PRS: replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some under body components

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,567 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 73,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,897 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,895 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,867 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,988 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,650 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,935 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 20,935 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,745 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 14,148 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 JFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 JFY, 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 JFY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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