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AE03 FGJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

99,594 mi
Last recorded99,594 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked (0.1 (a))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,754 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 17 Feb 2018 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,250 miles

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 83,250 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking around fuel cooler (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear back box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 78,821 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 72,706 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 72,706 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,932 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 65,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 57,649 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 57,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,668 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 47,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 38,577 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2009 38,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2008 32,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 27,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,958 miles

both front tyres worn close to tread wear indicator

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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AE03 FGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AE03 FGJ, 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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AE03 FGJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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