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BF54 ZLX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,594 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 86,594 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 84,410 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 84,410 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2023 82,011 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Aug 2023 82,011 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,819 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,274 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,272 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2020 72,966 miles

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

front o/s tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 69,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 65,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,342 miles

back section exhaust corroded

offside rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated

play in offside front steering rack joint

Fail 18 Aug 2017 63,342 miles

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

back section exhaust corroded

offside rear shock absorber buffer deteriorated

play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 27 Aug 2016 60,275 miles

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

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

corrosion back box exhaust

slight marks on windscreen

various body damage

Fail 26 Aug 2016 60,275 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside European headlight fitted (1.8)

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

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

corrosion back box exhaust

slight marks on windscreen

various body damage

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front inner track rod has slight free play

nearside rear shock buffer split

Fail 1 Sep 2015 56,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

nearside front inner track rod has slight free play

nearside rear shock buffer split

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back sections exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock buffer deteriorated

slight fluctuation offside front brake

Fail 19 Sep 2014 53,723 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back sections exhaust corroded

nearside rear shock buffer deteriorated

slight fluctuation offside front brake

Fail 5 Sep 2013 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 45,303 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,050 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,652 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,764 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,870 miles

Cut to o/s/r tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BF54 ZLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 BF54 ZLX, 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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BF54 ZLX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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