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GX03 RFL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,486 mi
Last recorded96,486 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,486 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

power steering is grabbing and is close to a failure

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Fail 4 Feb 2020 96,486 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

power steering is grabbing and is close to a failure

rear exhaust box is corroded and peeling

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 94,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 92,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 92,713 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 May 2016 86,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres tread worn inner edge

both head lamps poor pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,920 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 58,997 miles

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition and needs attention

both headlamp beam images poor and on limits

nearside rear inner wheel rim some distortion

offside front inner wheel rim some distortion

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,997 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 47,996 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,075 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,252 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,252 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,756 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 27,756 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,987 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 RFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL registered?

GX03 RFL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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