CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ54 OSC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,799 mi
Last recorded53,799 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OSC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 53,799 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,913 miles

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Fail 7 Aug 2025 52,911 miles

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin loose

Pass 5 Aug 2024 52,322 miles

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

front exhaust flex pipe corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust back box outer cover badly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2024 52,322 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flex pipe corroded/deteriorated

rear exhaust back box outer cover badly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,381 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe flexi worn but not blowing

Pass 1 Aug 2022 48,257 miles

Exhaust flexible joint Corroded/Deteriorated

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 46,967 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,711 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 44,930 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,257 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 43,225 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,865 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 40,395 miles

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

both offside tyres slightly perished

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated //// front & rear sections

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,007 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,934 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 13,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ54 OSC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ54 OSC?

You can check the full history of BJ54 OSC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ54 OSC registered?

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

Is BJ54 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 OSC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ54 OSC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ54 OSC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.