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DX03 GHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,385 mi
Last recorded89,385 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 89,385 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2018 89,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front play in steering rack inner joints

exhaust is corroded & has minor leaks

nearside front & rear tyres tread worn close to minimum wear limit

oil leaks

Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

both sides front play in steering rack inner joints

exhaust is corroded & has minor leaks

nearside front & rear tyres tread worn close to minimum wear limit

oil leaks

Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,579 miles

oil leak(s)

rear brake application/release & balance

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak(s)

rear brake application/release & balance

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak(s)

rear brake application/release & balance

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,445 miles

Rear exhaust

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,104 miles

coolant level.

front brake discs & pads are worn.

middle & rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded (no leaks).

oil leak(s).

Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,018 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

coolant level.

front brake discs & pads are worn.

middle & rear exhaust outer skin badly corroded (no leaks).

oil leak(s).

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre cracking in between treads

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 52,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroding and insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,190 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer outer skin corroding and insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2012 47,456 miles

rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,690 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 37,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,327 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 29,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,625 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,445 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 GHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 GHN registered?

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

Is DX03 GHN safe to buy?

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