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DF04 JEU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,416 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 119,794 miles

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

general surface corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 119,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,211 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output patterns barely visible both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 103,205 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output patterns barely visible both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 93,032 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,924 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 88,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,360 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2020 83,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,680 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 73,680 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,418 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 61,416 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,967 miles

Engine oil low

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also pads getting low (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Wiper splitting

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

Offside Rear Tyre age cracking

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 40,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,705 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 32,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 29,199 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 4 Jul 2013 22,624 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,437 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 15,098 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,334 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 13,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,216 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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DF04 JEU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 DF04 JEU, 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 DF04 JEU registered?

DF04 JEU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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