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BT54 ZFG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,246 mi
Last recorded50,246 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 ZFG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 50,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished on tread and sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 50,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished on tread and sidewalls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 49,276 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,341 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 46,924 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 46,919 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,776 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 38,770 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 34,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,481 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on exhaust in places

Pass 7 Dec 2009 26,192 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 26,192 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,218 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 16,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BT54 ZFG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT54 ZFG, 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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BT54 ZFG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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