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PJ03 RYX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,930 mi
Last recorded47,930 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 RYX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 47,930 miles

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

front and rear suspension and components corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 47,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2024 43,588 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 40,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 36,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 33,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 30,836 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,655 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 25,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 25,406 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,288 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 25,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 25,106 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 25,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 24,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 24,087 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 24,086 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 9 May 2012 23,118 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 23,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 21,939 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,967 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 19,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 18,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 18,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 16,371 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 16,371 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 13,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,573 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 RYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYX, 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 RYX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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