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PJ03 OJT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 OJT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 81,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front tyre cracked

engine management light on

headlights, outer lenses fading

Fail 21 Feb 2023 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split, cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre cracked

engine management light on

headlights, outer lenses fading

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,818 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 80,818 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,682 miles

Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing split, but not leaking gasses

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 79,649 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust rearmost silencer outer casing split, but not leaking gasses

Nearside Front Tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 77,394 miles

Exhaust emissions standards only just achieved

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking gasses.

Fail 10 Oct 2019 77,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emissions standards only just achieved

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and split, but not leaking gasses.

Pass 3 Oct 2018 73,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

back box exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,976 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 67,455 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,721 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,405 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,474 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 48,466 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,049 miles

Emissions test passed after 3rd attempt

nearside and offside suspension arm floating bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,342 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 32,232 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 28,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,036 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 OJT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT registered?

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

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