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PJ03 NMF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,753 mi
Last recorded81,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 NMF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 81,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 81,735 miles

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 59,994 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 59,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 59,989 miles

N/s & O/s headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Mar 2020 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s & O/s headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,329 miles

Handbrake almost at end of travel

Headlamp lenses misted - pattern poor but present

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn - slight play

Power steering pipes weeping

Reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,275 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn- slight play

O/s/r brake slight bind

Slight fluid weep on power steering pipes

Pass 16 Mar 2017 57,331 miles

airbag light does not illuminate

both bottom arm rear bushes perished and splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

airbag light does not illuminate

both bottom arm rear bushes perished and splitting

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,575 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,076 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar inner bush sleeve detached

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S/F TYER VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,076 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar inner bush sleeve detached

O/S/F TYER VERY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,420 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,766 miles

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,766 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall scuffed

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,391 miles

backbox rusting

nsr tyre tread at 2mm and wearing on outer edge, legal limit is 1.6mm

osr tyre tread at 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,852 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,047 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,738 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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PJ03 NMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PJ03 NMF, 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 PJ03 NMF registered?

PJ03 NMF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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