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BJ54 OFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,366 mi
Last recorded88,366 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 88,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 84,641 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 80,323 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front ball joint covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 80,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front ball joint covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front track rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,302 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,660 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,741 miles

both headlamps cloudy causing poor pattern

Pass 25 Aug 2017 54,650 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 51,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,402 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 47,402 miles

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

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

front discs lipped and worn

o/s rear tyre buld on inner edge 165/70/14

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,598 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,076 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,070 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,428 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,043 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,097 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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BJ54 OFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BJ54 OFZ, 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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BJ54 OFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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