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YJ03 MGT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,728 mi
Last recorded116,728 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 MGT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 116,728 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section exhaust deteriated

Fail 18 May 2018 116,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear section exhaust deteriated

Pass 16 May 2017 171,675 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 171,634 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 166,532 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 159,199 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 149,328 miles

bad oil leak

o/s/r door and sill damaged

rear exhaust box skin corroding

Fail 14 May 2014 149,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

o/s/r door and sill damaged

rear exhaust box skin corroding

Pass 17 May 2013 134,795 miles

centre exhaust minor leak

child seat

n/s/f lower arm bush splitting

o/s/r wheel outer rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 May 2013 134,795 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust minor leak

child seat

n/s/f lower arm bush splitting

o/s/r wheel outer rim slightly damaged

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 29 May 2012 124,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 107,175 miles

front brakes discs scored.

Pass 17 May 2010 88,156 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 69,068 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2009 68,990 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 49,282 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 30,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 12,066 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 MGT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJ03 MGT, 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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YJ03 MGT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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