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MW03 GLJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,130 mi
Last recorded77,130 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 GLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,130 miles

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread area

oil leak

undertrays ftd

Fail 28 May 2016 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking to tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracking to tread area

oil leak

undertrays ftd

Pass 10 Jun 2015 68,706 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside rear tyre poor condition and wear to edges

Pass 31 May 2014 66,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 31 May 2014 66,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre wearing edges

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,377 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2013 65,377 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 61,612 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2011 56,539 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2010 51,580 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

rear reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2009 44,954 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2009 44,911 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,729 miles

strong advise travel in parking brake but not to stop

Fail 30 May 2008 38,130 miles

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

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

strong advise travel in parking brake but not to stop

Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,728 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT TRAVEL IN PARKING BRAKE BUT NOT TO STOP

ADVISE WHEEL ALINEMENT TO BE CHECKED POSSABLE ADJUSTMENT REQUIRED DUE TO FRONT TYRE WEAR

ADVISE. FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD INNER EDGE 3MM OUTER EDGE 2MM

ADVISE. FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD INNER AND OUTER EDGES TO 2MM CENTRE 4MM

ADVISE. REAR NEARISIDE TYRE SCREW IN TREAD OF TYRE PUNTURED

ADVISE. SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

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 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MW03 GLJ, 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 GLJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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