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FJ03 GHA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GHA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre box joint / rear box corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Intermediate fault on n/s/r door developing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose deteriorated / cracks in outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure .

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracks developing in outer rubber . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on centre box joint / rear box corroded . (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn bald outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Front engine breather hose split . requires attention

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose deteriorated / cracks in outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure .

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracks developing in outer rubber . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on centre joint . (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure .

Nearside slight damage to outer sill centre

Fail 26 Sep 2017 92,835 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper rubbers split . (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small blow on centre joint . (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic cover insecure .

Nearside slight damage to outer sill centre

Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded / b/box heavily corroded / outer casing split / flaking

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

slight flexing on both front lower arm rear bushes

slight fluctuation on front brakes developing

underside trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 91,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading incorrect poss due to ex blowing (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi section split / blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deep cut to cords 165 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear brakes low on braking effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating eye level brake light faulty 6 l e d s working / 12 not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel h/brake travel excessive / no reserve travel / travel up to stop (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded / b/box heavily corroded / outer casing split / flaking

hand brake just reached 16%

rear shocker bump stops deteriorated

slight blow at centre exhaust joint

slight flexing on both front lower arm rear bushes

slight fluctuation on front brakes developing

underside trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,312 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

parking brake lever slightly high travel

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,507 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f driver door mirror plastic cover damage (taped)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 84,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f driver door mirror plastic cover damage (taped)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,851 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,926 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Fail 10 Oct 2011 77,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

vehicle fitted with plastic under trays

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,166 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs very poor on inners

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,800 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre age cracksin tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,800 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre age cracksin tread

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,242 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2009 37,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,482 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,181 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 23,482 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 GHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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