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FJ03 GGV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

65,081 mi
Last recorded65,081 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 65,081 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 60,371 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 57,795 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 57,795 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected offside and nearside (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 57,121 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,642 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 56,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 56,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,051 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,733 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 55,320 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 54,806 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 54,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,041 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,433 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 43,435 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,963 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 38,884 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 but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2009 33,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,751 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 26,207 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 26,187 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)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,964 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 21,964 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GGV, 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 GGV registered?

FJ03 GGV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is FJ03 GGV safe to buy?

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