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GX03 OJU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,274 mi
Last recorded102,274 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2019 100,250 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,669 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens deteriorated not showing correct beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone inner front bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,741 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 94,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2016 94,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bad oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,530 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

oil leak

osf drop link SEAL deteriorating

osf wishbone rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2014 82,575 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,575 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,245 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 77,245 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,315 miles

offside indicator not working on trailer socket

slight noise from nsf hub area when wheel is rotated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 70,315 miles

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

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

offside indicator not working on trailer socket

slight noise from nsf hub area when wheel is rotated

Pass 3 Nov 2011 55,101 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,731 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 45,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,307 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 38,416 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW REAR TYRTES ON LEGAL LIMITS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,416 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW REAR TYRTES ON LEGAL LIMITS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,076 miles

KEEP CHECK ON O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,616 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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GX03 OJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX03 OJU, 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 GX03 OJU registered?

GX03 OJU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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