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YG53 GOJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 GOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 119,258 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 106,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,280 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion under

front sub frame corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion under

front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2020 95,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,668 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under car

plastic fitted under car

Pass 2 Aug 2018 92,834 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated [inner gaiter] (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring view of component.

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,290 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,228 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

plastic under vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,952 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 63,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,260 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,133 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,566 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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YG53 GOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YG53 GOJ, 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 YG53 GOJ registered?

YG53 GOJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YG53 GOJ safe to buy?

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