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GU52 TFJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 TFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,704 miles

Both headlamp glasses in poor condtion giving poor image

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Slight binding on offside rear brake

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet release broken

Both headlamp glasses in poor condtion giving poor image

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Slight binding on offside rear brake

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 103,918 miles

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Fail 16 Jan 2012 103,918 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/rear inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front dampers getting weak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front dampers getting weak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,909 miles

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

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

spare tyre very worn on inner edge (185/60HR14)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,812 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

spare tyre very worn on inner edge (185/60HR14)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 45,423 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,583 miles

front brake pads getting low

osf beam image

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,435 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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GU52 TFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GU52 TFJ, 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 GU52 TFJ registered?

GU52 TFJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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