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YJ03 MGW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,678 mi
Last recorded148,678 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 MGW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 148,678 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 148,673 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 120,696 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 119,950 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,836 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 108,793 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 99,372 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 99,351 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,797 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 70,630 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 63,885 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 49,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,890 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 MGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MGW, 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 MGW registered?

YJ03 MGW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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