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OU03 JGF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,011 mi
Last recorded138,011 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 JGF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 138,011 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 138,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 132,688 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 132,677 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 124,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,782 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 113,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 103,863 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 103,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside brake records lower effort than nearside---parking brake minimum requirements only just reached (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,990 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 80,473 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 78,068 miles

Exhaust clamp starting to deteiorate.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,867 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall but cords not exposed

nearside headlamp scratched just starting to affect beam

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,849 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,988 miles

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

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

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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OU03 JGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU03 JGF, 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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OU03 JGF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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