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OW03 JVR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,934 mi
Last recorded192,934 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 JVR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 192,934 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boots poor condition (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust in poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r shock cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion rear of sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s headlight slightly loose

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2025 188,769 miles

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Towbar component slightly damaged cover for tow bar electrical socket missing and wiring exposed (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

headlamp patterns poor

Fail 21 Aug 2025 188,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panels at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Towbar component slightly damaged cover for tow bar electrical socket missing and wiring exposed (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 20 Aug 2024 184,290 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer outer skin poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sills very rusty and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

radiator damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2023 179,568 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of both outer sills rusty and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 174,100 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog inop

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive of front sub-frame slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator and cowling damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2022 174,100 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog inop

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive of front sub-frame slightly damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

glow plug light on

radiator and cowling damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2021 167,653 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubber going smooth

handbrake travel

headlamps in poor condition and patterns poor

radiator cowling and radiator damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2021 167,653 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements warning light staying on when switch off (4.5.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp loose

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose and rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch and brake pedal rubber going smooth

handbrake travel

headlamps in poor condition and patterns poor

radiator cowling and radiator damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 160,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread low and splits in tread

Offside headlamp loose

damage to screen

fog lamp switch faulty

headlamps in poor condition and patterns poor

radiator and cowling damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2020 160,772 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape

Offside headlamp loose

damage to screen

fog lamp switch faulty

headlamps in poor condition and patterns poor

radiator and cowling damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2019 152,159 miles

headlight patterns poor

o/s/r tyre perished

pads possibly low recommend wheels off to check

small splits in front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2019 152,159 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front showing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

headlight patterns poor

o/s/r tyre perished

pads possibly low recommend wheels off to check

small splits in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,903 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 124,087 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 112,580 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2016 112,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

rear bump stops deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 100,537 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 100,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,970 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 24 Aug 2013 58,385 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 65,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,021 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,110 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,110 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 46,605 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2008 39,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 34,166 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 28,580 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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OW03 JVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OW03 JVR, 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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OW03 JVR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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