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FJ03 GDV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,004 miles

both outer sills corroded

oil leak around engine

Fail 23 Feb 2023 141,004 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 16 Mar 2022 133,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 120,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 113,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 104,120 miles

both front head lamp dip beam images defused

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn, corroded and lipped

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine

smear from wipers

Fail 26 Mar 2018 104,120 miles

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

both front head lamp dip beam images defused

corrosion to exhaust

front brake discs worn, corroded and lipped

fuel filter corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil on engine

rear brake imbalance, adjustment or repair may be required

smear from wipers

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,249 miles

BOTH FRONT HEAD LAMPS LENS DETERIORATING

Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,047 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 79,522 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 73,725 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,233 miles

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

front brake disc showing corrosion on inner surface

Pass 11 May 2011 56,449 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 51,884 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,884 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 45,940 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 45,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 31,087 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 31,087 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 2006 21,164 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,164 miles

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

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 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FJ03 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

FJ03 GDV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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