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BU03 JWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,537 mi
Last recorded94,537 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 JWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,093 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns & os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frnt inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (back inner + slightly deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf & osf (full circumference) (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake slight reserve travel

Pass 28 Dec 2017 83,319 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2017 83,319 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 75,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,014 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2014 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Aug 2013 57,535 miles

both front tyres tread depth 2-3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2013 57,535 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres tread depth 2-3mm

Pass 9 Aug 2012 48,347 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 48,347 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 43,725 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,474 miles

air bag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,017 miles

both rear tyres borderlineand n/s/r has nail in

Pass 14 Feb 2007 16,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 7,948 miles

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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 JWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JWG, 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 JWG registered?

BU03 JWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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