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OU03 JHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

161,176 mi
Last recorded161,176 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 161,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

dashboard not working

Pass 14 Jan 2023 155,281 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 155,281 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,840 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,840 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 139,306 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 139,306 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,818 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 134,818 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 123,764 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,324 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 118,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 111,539 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 111,539 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,376 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 99,311 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 99,311 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 92,589 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,611 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 86,611 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 73,720 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 69,814 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 69,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 56,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,353 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,657 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 39,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,982 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 JHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

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

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