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PJ03 OJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 114,202 miles

Centre exhaust system support clamp corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively C V joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 114,156 miles

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

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

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

Centre exhaust system support clamp corroded

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively C V joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,454 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,812 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 78,365 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,270 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 48,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,510 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 36,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2009 36,588 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 30,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,566 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,554 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,529 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 OJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJF, 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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PJ03 OJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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