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PJ03 ODF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,120 mi
Last recorded117,120 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 117,120 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 111,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,026 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 105,026 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 96,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,269 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,592 miles

offside front Tyre is worn off from inside

oil leak

rear exhaust system is corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 87,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front Tyre is worn off from inside

oil leak

rear exhaust system is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 85,930 miles

Nearside front wing slightly damaged,no sharp edges

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,929 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside front wing slightly damaged,no sharp edges

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,470 miles

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front tyre tread depth getting low (3mm) + worn on inner edge

oil leak around engine

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

oil leak around engine

Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front wheel trim missing

offside front tyre tread depth getting low (3mm) + worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2013 80,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 80,115 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,110 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,906 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 72,906 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 68,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 68,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,304 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,110 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 47,027 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2006 35,989 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 ODF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ03 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

PJ03 ODF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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