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FX03 GRF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 96,625 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 87,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 87,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Braking system leaking from both rear drums (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 72,778 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 72,778 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 64,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 60,526 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 60,452 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 6 Aug 2012 57,008 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 45,680 miles

movement in nearside front lower arm,rear mounting bush

offside front tyre worn down to limits on inner edge

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Fail 4 Aug 2010 45,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

movement in nearside front lower arm,rear mounting bush

offside front tyre worn down to limits on inner edge

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,532 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,029 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,420 miles

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

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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FX03 GRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX03 GRF, 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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FX03 GRF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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