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RY03 CXJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 CXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,355 miles

Hand brake requires adjusting

Nearside Rear exhaust has severe localised corrosion

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,355 miles

Hand brake requires adjusting

Nearside Rear exhaust has severe localised corrosion

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 121,349 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Hand brake requires adjusting

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust has severe localised corrosion

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 114,981 miles

Rear section exhaust is very corroded

handbrake effort is low

Fail 18 Jul 2016 114,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear section exhaust is very corroded

handbrake effort is low

Pass 13 Jul 2015 108,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 108,387 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,686 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 88,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,075 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,315 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,913 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 42,918 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 33,104 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,937 miles

both number plates discolouring

Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,972 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 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CXJ, 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 CXJ registered?

RY03 CXJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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