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FJ03 GGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,416 mi
Last recorded80,416 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 80,416 miles

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

exhaust corrodid

Fail 22 May 2018 80,416 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corrodid

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,795 miles

rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 75,866 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

oil leaks

Fail 19 Oct 2015 75,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp unit broken (1.2.1e)

Both front headlamp units lens deteriorated

Exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/front tyre perished evidence of tyre being driven on under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2014 74,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

steering light on from cold. no longer illuminated

temp warning light on from cold. no longer illuminated

Fail 22 Oct 2014 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust section corroded

steering light on from cold. no longer illuminated

temp warning light on from cold. no longer illuminated

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,369 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,658 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,470 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,888 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,984 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,983 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,648 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 23,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 GGU 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 FJ03 GGU, 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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FJ03 GGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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