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BU03 GJF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,435 mi
Last recorded74,435 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 GJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,435 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

both front brake discs lipped and corroded

both rear shock dust cover bushes split

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,584 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,067 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing screen.

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

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

Offside rear parking brake slightly sticking.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,344 miles

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

Nearside rear slight brake squeel.

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,343 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 59,343 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 54,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2010 49,282 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,397 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,631 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 33,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,974 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,974 miles

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

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 GJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJF, 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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BU03 GJF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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