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BG54 GFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,967 mi
Last recorded64,967 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 GFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 64,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing severely on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,375 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 53,952 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 49,529 miles

Rear exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 46,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,115 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,788 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,807 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 44,807 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 43,526 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 43,526 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,765 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,765 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,755 miles

steering inner joints have relative movement at fixings

Pass 6 Nov 2014 37,793 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and nearside front tyre weaaring on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,317 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,826 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 32,765 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,333 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 18,136 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,565 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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BG54 GFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BG54 GFZ, 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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What year was BG54 GFZ registered?

BG54 GFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 November 2004.

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