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BJ04 HXB

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 HXB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear no reverse lights working

exhaust system corroded front to rear

under guards fitted, restricting full inspection ns and os

Fail 20 Oct 2025 140,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve corroded off and all gases escaping via there (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak test aborted due to such a leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear no reverse lights working

exhaust system corroded front to rear

under guards fitted, restricting full inspection ns and os

Pass 23 Oct 2024 131,343 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 131,335 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,364 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 17 Oct 2023 115,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 26 Oct 2022 100,246 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 100,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,205 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 73,636 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,583 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,336 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Front front wipers juddering

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 51,176 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 51,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,014 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 39,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,140 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 35,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 32,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,583 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 26,784 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 26,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,991 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 21,034 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 21,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,629 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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BJ04 HXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ04 HXB, 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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BJ04 HXB is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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