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BX54 TAU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 119,022 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box + slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 115,664 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf & osf (inner & outter) (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal inner (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2016 115,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust box deterioated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 102,825 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 102,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,740 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 93,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

play in n/s steering

Pass 27 Feb 2013 83,343 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf inner steeringarm slight movement

Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 62,621 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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BX54 TAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 BX54 TAU, 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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BX54 TAU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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