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BJ03 GYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,859 mi
Last recorded76,859 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,659 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre obviously under inflated ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,623 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 61,323 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 58,553 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 58,553 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 54,937 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 54,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,275 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 51,275 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 47,833 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 47,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,927 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 40,917 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,380 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,831 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,314 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall (not through to cords)

front tyres wear low n/s/f=3mm o/s/f=3.5 (limit =1.6mm)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,975 miles

Corrosion to brake discs

Fluctuation to front brake readings

Noise from rear brakes

Travel on handbrake

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 GYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

BJ03 GYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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