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GJ53 ZNR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,328 mi
Last recorded72,328 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 ZNR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,328 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated and both have slightly diffused beam images

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

front number plate cracked

offside front brake flexi slightly perished

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 65,497 miles

Both rear bump stops worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 59,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,848 miles

Rear silencer corroded.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,192 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,431 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,789 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 17,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,005 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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GJ53 ZNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GJ53 ZNR, 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 GJ53 ZNR registered?

GJ53 ZNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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