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PJ03 OJN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,937 mi
Last recorded111,937 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 111,937 miles

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2019 111,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall, badly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall, badly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,744 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 93,722 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 88,559 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,956 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 86,956 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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 81,747 miles

advise front suspension rear support bushes showing signs of fatigue

advise front tyres worn on inner edges

advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 19 Feb 2013 73,629 miles

advise engine warning light illuminated

advise front n/s h/lamp bulb incorrectly fitted ( done )

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 66,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSF door check strap is loose

The power steering fault tell tale was one 1 time but was then ok but there may be a fault at some time in the system

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 May 2011 58,443 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 51,612 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,658 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 40,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 34,486 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 29,024 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 OJN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OJN, 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 OJN registered?

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

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