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RY03 CJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,787 mi
Last recorded127,787 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 127,787 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play change asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 122,495 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 122,495 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 111,062 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,463 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 93,771 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 14 Jun 2017 93,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear wiper blade worn out

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 81,719 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 18 Mar 2014 76,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,342 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,434 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,912 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2010 51,479 miles

Exhaust back box slightly rusty but not blowing.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,479 miles

Exhaust back box slightly rusty but not blowing.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,516 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

stone chips in screen

Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,798 miles

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

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

stone chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,289 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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RY03 CJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY03 CJU, 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 RY03 CJU registered?

RY03 CJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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