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PJ03 OJE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

155,799 mi
Last recorded155,799 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OJE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 155,799 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 150,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shell corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 10 Jun 2025 150,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer shell corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,923 miles

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 139,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 135,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 128,136 miles

Rear Outer exhaust skin corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 121,241 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2019 121,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,628 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,403 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroding

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,034 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 71,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,514 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,522 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 44,512 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 44,483 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 17 Apr 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 32,279 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,276 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 OJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OJE, 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 OJE registered?

PJ03 OJE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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