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EU03 PGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,212 mi
Last recorded92,212 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 PGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 88,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front n/s and o/s tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

front shock absorbers n/s and o/s worn/bouncy.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,350 miles

corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 4 Jan 2014 83,350 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,273 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 60,540 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 50,740 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,740 miles

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,106 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,749 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 35,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 19,631 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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EU03 PGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU03 PGF, 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 EU03 PGF registered?

EU03 PGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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