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BF04 FFS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

127,727 mi
Last recorded127,727 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 127,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose to caliper leaking from union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 126,513 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 125,444 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 125,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,154 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,384 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 123,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 121,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 119,085 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,032 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 107,368 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 107,368 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 101,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 101,014 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,387 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,766 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 92,766 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 89,475 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,422 miles

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

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

rear discs corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,722 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 52,018 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,179 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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BF04 FFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 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 BF04 FFS, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF04 FFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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