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MW03 GHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

260,531 mi
Last recorded260,531 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 260,531 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 260,530 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (18%

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 256,965 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 256,961 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both front (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 252,496 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 252,495 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 247,504 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front steering rack has small oil leak

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 247,502 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has a big crack init and a piece missing. will get mistakenly misread (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front steering rack has small oil leak

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake can do with adjusting slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2017 242,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear axle corroded

backbox corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 236,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 236,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 231,147 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 210,649 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 181,615 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 181,614 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 156,597 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 156,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 130,925 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 130,925 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 105,596 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 105,596 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 78,378 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine sheild fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 34,792 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 25,733 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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MW03 GHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MW03 GHG, 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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MW03 GHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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