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YJ03 USG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 USG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,978 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 47,333 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 44,306 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,213 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 41,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 33,618 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,557 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,094 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,352 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 USG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

YJ03 USG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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