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PX03 GYR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,865 mi
Last recorded117,865 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GYR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 117,865 miles

exhaust front flexi section detioriating has temp repair

headlight lenses becoming tarnished

os screen jet poor delivery

Fail 23 Jun 2026 117,865 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexi section detioriating has temp repair

headlight lenses becoming tarnished

os screen jet poor delivery

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,517 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 114,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 105,666 miles

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

slight wear on front roll bar d body mount bushes

Pass 17 Jun 2022 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 101,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

very slight roughness in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 94,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust outer skin detioriating

Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,755 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger airbag turned off due to child seat

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,486 miles

exhaust system detioriating front and rear

slight discolouration on front headlamp lenses

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,467 miles

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

park brake adjustment soon rqd

seatbelt warning lamp glows on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2016 79,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (sleeve joint) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to excessively perished (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre (sleeve joint) (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 75,484 miles

Both head lamp lenses becoming discoloured

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Front brake back plate missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,483 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both head lamp lenses becoming discoloured

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Both rear tyres perishing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S Front brake back plate missing

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,644 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 64,915 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine malfunction light illuminated

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,682 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 54,208 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 53,982 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 48,861 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,557 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 41,546 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 23,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 17,512 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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PX03 GYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX03 GYR, 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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PX03 GYR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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