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BJ03 GPZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,544 mi
Last recorded135,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 135,544 miles

exhaust deteriorated, slight leak from front flexi pipe

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2023 135,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bith front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust deteriorated, slight leak from front flexi pipe

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2022 128,970 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2022 128,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2021 122,823 miles

Exhaust flexi and back box in poor condition.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Fail 24 May 2021 122,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge has cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi and back box in poor condition.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight leak of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,924 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure.

Rear Rear back box deteriorated.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlights deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both headlights deteriorated

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2018 105,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,417 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2017 101,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 97,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ecu light on

exhaust corroded

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2016 97,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

ecu light on

exhaust corroded

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,977 miles

front brake disc lipped and worn

Fail 8 Apr 2015 90,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake disc lipped and worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,113 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 85,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,981 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 78,358 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,673 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,246 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,246 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 64,105 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,894 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,829 miles

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

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 GPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ03 GPZ, 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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BJ03 GPZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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