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BU03 GHZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,094 mi
Last recorded108,094 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 108,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 108,094 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 100,214 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 95,578 miles

exhaust corroding

frotn number plate discolouring

ns an dos front lower arms corroding

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,733 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

hand brake too high

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,698 miles

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

ns and os front lower arms corroding

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2019 84,698 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front number plate deteriorating

ns and os front lower arms corroding

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust back box split and corroded on outer skin

Fail 6 Mar 2018 78,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust back box split and corroded on outer skin

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,016 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,357 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 60,317 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 60,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,390 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,248 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,624 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 22,146 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower suspension arm bushes cracking but not a failure as movement not excesive

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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BU03 GHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU03 GHZ, 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 BU03 GHZ registered?

BU03 GHZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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