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SJ03 EPF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,636 mi
Last recorded41,636 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 EPF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,636 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,674 miles

accident damage n/s rear door

slight corrosion front and rear brake flex ferrules

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,720 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 35,719 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,515 miles

Limited inspection - O/S/R Seat belt - Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 34,515 miles

Limited inspection - O/S/R Seat belt - Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front flexi is deteriorated

front wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,791 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 26,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,363 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,696 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,897 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 15,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,245 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 11,767 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 11,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 9,467 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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SJ03 EPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SJ03 EPF, 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 SJ03 EPF registered?

SJ03 EPF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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