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PX03 BOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,885 mi
Last recorded120,885 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 BOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 109,636 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 109,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak rears (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,414 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 91,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 79,403 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,234 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipes corroded

Under trays fitted

scraps on windscreen lower centre

Fail 4 Feb 2016 70,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Engine oil leak

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

N/S rear brake slightly binding

Power steering pipes corroded

Under trays fitted

scraps on windscreen lower centre

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,680 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 61,789 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,121 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,407 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 49,407 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,390 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,258 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 19,258 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

screen washer jet pattern is very poor

Pass 25 Mar 2006 15,904 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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PX03 BOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PX03 BOJ, 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 PX03 BOJ registered?

PX03 BOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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