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SF03 EWJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,354 mi
Last recorded102,354 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 EWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 102,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 87,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,995 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation

exhaust blow at front pipe

o/s front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,812 miles

Full inner sill inspectio nnot complleted due to n/s/r door not opening

Nearsdie rear door does not open from inside or outside

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

e/m lt on

n/s/r door sticking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,934 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r door inopp

Fail 21 Apr 2008 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

n/s/r door inopp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 35,413 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 35,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

engine management lt on

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SF03 EWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SF03 EWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 EWJ registered?

SF03 EWJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for SF03 EWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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