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DX03 GFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,445 mi
Last recorded87,445 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 87,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,982 miles

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

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

damage to swept area of windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

exhaust rear section deteriotated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 70,982 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to swept area of windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view

exhaust rear section deteriotated

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,693 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 39,577 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 39,577 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 36,899 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,796 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 19,001 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,464 miles

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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DX03 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DX03 GFJ, 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 DX03 GFJ registered?

DX03 GFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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