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FJ03 GGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

117,018 mi
Last recorded117,018 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 117,018 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 May 2025 115,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 115,089 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 113,066 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 110,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 110,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 109,357 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,077 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

offside front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,913 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 103,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded and starting to leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- perished - uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 100,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres 3mm

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 94,640 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 89,314 miles

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 6 May 2016 84,936 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 75,693 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 71,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 67,963 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Apr 2012 67,794 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,363 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,953 miles

off-side front lower suspension arm rear inner mounting bush just servicable.

Pass 2 May 2007 39,415 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,624 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 GGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GGP, 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 GGP registered?

FJ03 GGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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