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CJ04 MSX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,307 mi
Last recorded113,307 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 MSX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 113,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine ECU under bonnet loose

handbrake lever has excessive travel which would indicate adjustment required

Fail 12 Feb 2024 113,303 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine ECU under bonnet loose

exhaust heatshield loose

handbrake lever has excessive travel which would indicate adjustment required

Pass 16 Feb 2023 100,391 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp beam patterns poor (scratches on glass)

engine ecu (located under bonnet) security requires attention

engine oil sump appears to be becoming porous

Fail 16 Feb 2023 100,391 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside number plate lamp very dim

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both headlamp beam patterns poor (scratches on glass)

engine ecu (located under bonnet) security requires attention

engine oil sump appears to be becoming porous

Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 87,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed requires rerouted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both headlamp beam patterns are poor-scratches on lenses?

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,151 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,146 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,653 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 72,118 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 68,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust rear silencer is deteriorating

Pass 1 Mar 2016 63,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and underbody covers fitted

front lower subframe coated in substance

rear underbody coated in substance

Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine and underbody covers fitted

front lower subframe coated in substance

rear underbody coated in substance

Pass 21 Feb 2015 60,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap rubber seal slightly deteriorated but still maintaining sealing arrangement

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,976 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise central locking not working rear doors

advise wear on exhaust flexy front pipe gauze broken both ends

Pass 20 Mar 2013 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing inside

Fail 20 Mar 2013 55,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

back box exhaust outer skin corroded

front tyres wearing inside

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Mar 2011 43,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,428 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,782 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 19,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 19,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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CJ04 MSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CJ04 MSX, 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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CJ04 MSX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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