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DX03 GHJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,617 mi
Last recorded49,617 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 49,617 miles

general underbody rust

Pass 18 May 2023 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 49,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 48,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 47,097 miles

exhaust & exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 47,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust & exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,547 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside door mirror body has slight damage

Offside Front tyre inner edge scrubbed ( no ply or cords exposed at time of test

exhaust joining sleeve clamps badly corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,001 miles

back box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,358 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

back box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,614 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,614 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,518 miles

both front tyres have the inner edges worn

both rear tyres have slight perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have slight perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 32,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,796 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,326 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 27,326 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,730 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,173 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 18,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 18,960 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,328 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 11,660 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 GHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

DX03 GHJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is DX03 GHJ safe to buy?

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