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BF04 FFW

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,530 mi
Last recorded186,530 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 186,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 184,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 182,571 miles

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f steering rack arm

Pass 30 Aug 2017 180,695 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 180,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 172,419 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,246 miles

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test none testable item

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust silencer outer skin corroaded

Fail 1 Sep 2015 160,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

7 pin towbar electrics fitted to vehicle at time of test none testable item

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust silencer outer skin corroaded

o/s/r brakes binding

Pass 30 Aug 2014 149,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

front brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2014 149,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2013 140,277 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 140,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,693 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 125,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 96,427 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 74,199 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 62,420 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,661 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,223 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 FFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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