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BJ03 GOE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,533 mi
Last recorded67,533 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GOE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,533 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 65,126 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,980 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 57,844 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 47,856 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 41,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,527 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,817 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,599 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,670 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,670 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Nov 2007 33,552 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Nov 2006 25,105 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 20,137 miles

front number plate cracked

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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BJ03 GOE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ03 GOE, 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 BJ03 GOE registered?

BJ03 GOE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 GOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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