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CJ53 CZF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,284 mi
Last recorded76,284 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 76,284 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2025 76,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Nov 2024 75,697 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2024 75,697 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))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,393 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 75,000 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,528 miles

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,045 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

rear shock covers adrift

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2019 73,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear coil springs

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2018 72,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,886 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 11 Nov 2015 65,886 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,475 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,900 miles

rear bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edges present

Fail 13 Nov 2012 58,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs are heavily worn/scored/corroded and pitted and should be replaced with new pads

rear bumper slightly damaged but no sharp edges present

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,935 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 54,935 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,753 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering inner rack arm

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,324 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,423 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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CJ53 CZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CJ53 CZF, 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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What year was CJ53 CZF registered?

CJ53 CZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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