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OU03 JFZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

71,253 mi
Last recorded71,253 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,253 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 9 Jan 2020 71,045 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test MIRROR ()

ODD SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR

Pass 14 Dec 2018 63,697 miles

ELM LAMP ON

ODD SIZE TYRES FRONT OT REAR

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,194 miles

ODD SIZE TYRES FRONT TO REAR AXLES

Pass 16 Mar 2017 58,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyres size different on front axle, Than rear axle

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 56,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S/R tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 48,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,618 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,324 miles

unable to check all testable items due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 20,788 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 JFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

OU03 JFZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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