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PJ03 RYF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,269 mi
Last recorded65,269 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RYF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 65,269 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 60,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 60,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,687 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 59,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arm rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 58,694 miles

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

both headlight dipped beam images just visible

Fail 5 Nov 2020 58,694 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both headlight dipped beam images just visible

Pass 23 May 2019 56,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 54,434 miles

Offside Rear both brake effort readings slightly low

both dipped beam images just visable

Fail 29 May 2018 54,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear both brake effort readings slightly low

both dipped beam images just visable

Pass 23 May 2017 53,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 57,915 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 50,091 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 50,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2014 48,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 48,261 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 46,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 46,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 45,165 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 45,165 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 42,342 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 39,545 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,330 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 36,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 31,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,576 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 27,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 20,463 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 RYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RYF, 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 RYF registered?

PJ03 RYF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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