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FJ03 GGY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,769 mi
Last recorded79,769 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 79,769 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel advise to brake service

Fail 20 Jul 2019 79,769 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel advise to brake service

Pass 21 Jul 2018 67,662 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,268 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 59,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,869 miles

Dust sleeve adrift on nearside rear shock absorber

Faint cracks in nearside rear tyre tread

Handbrake lever travel

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,736 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing low on edges and sidewall deteriorating slightly

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

exhaust middle section clamp / sleve blowing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres wearing low on edges and sidewall deteriorating slightly

cut in n/s/r tyre not to cords

exhaust middle section clamp / sleve blowing slightly

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Fail 1 Mar 2011 34,847 miles

(advise) n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to have excessive play (reccomend replacment

(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge on limit over 3/4 tread width reccomend replacment 185/60 14

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,847 miles

(advise) n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush starting to have excessive play (reccomend replacment

(advise) o/s/f tyre inner edge on limit over 3/4 tread width reccomend replacment 185/60 14

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,368 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s/ rear outer sill damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 22,637 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 225,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 14,602 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 GGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GGY, 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 GGY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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