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YJ03 MGP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 MGP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,927 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated (outer skin)

Pass 14 Apr 2023 62,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,504 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 48,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,787 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 46,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,262 miles

Nearside Front cut on outer side wall

in-sp light on dash

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 44,212 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 44,196 miles

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,032 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 37,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 33,983 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,773 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 22,214 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 16,665 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 13,530 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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YJ03 MGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ03 MGP, 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 YJ03 MGP registered?

YJ03 MGP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 MGP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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