CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU03 JHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,466 mi
Last recorded48,466 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing consll bushes perishing & starting to split (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 42,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 38,827 miles

eml light illuminated.

rear exhaustbox deteriorated.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 38,809 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light illuminated.

rear exhaustbox deteriorated.

Pass 29 Mar 2014 34,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ecm light on

Fail 29 Mar 2014 34,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ecm light on

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,536 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 32,536 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 30,156 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,644 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,815 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 11,714 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU03 JHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OU03 JHX?

You can check the full history of OU03 JHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU03 JHX registered?

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

Is OU03 JHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU03 JHX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OU03 JHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU03 JHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.