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FJ03 GCZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,984 mi
Last recorded88,984 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 88,984 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 83,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 83,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 81,246 miles

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

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

eml on

general corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake a little high

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2019 81,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

eml on

general corrosion underside of vehicle

handbrake a little high

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 79,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,745 miles

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

Front ns/os service brakes slightly binding

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 30 Aug 2016 66,023 miles

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2016 66,023 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

high handbrake travel

offside rear brake binding

rear exhaust box in poor condition

low foot and handbrake readings to offside rear brake

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,262 miles

coolant leak from radiator

headlight discoloured

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,810 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 52,342 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 37,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 33,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,540 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,540 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)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

engine top cover insecure

very slight wear in offside steering rack joints

Pass 2 May 2006 15,541 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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FJ03 GCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ03 GCZ, 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 FJ03 GCZ registered?

FJ03 GCZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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