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BX04 ZFS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,074 mi
Last recorded40,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 ZFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 40,004 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 36,695 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 35,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,085 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 35,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,389 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,288 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 33,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 31,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,512 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,491 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,443 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 28,443 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,009 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 24,276 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,812 miles

both front tyres getting low on inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,571 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 19,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,586 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 12,383 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 12,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BX04 ZFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX04 ZFS, 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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BX04 ZFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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