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DF53 TXN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,364 mi
Last recorded90,364 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TXN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,364 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,214 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,279 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 71,759 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 71,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced front both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak

Pass 20 Dec 2014 61,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion to front coil springs<both>

Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2012 44,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 40,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

REAR EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 33,156 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,192 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,686 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 15,569 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 41,553 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DF53 TXN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF53 TXN, 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 DF53 TXN registered?

DF53 TXN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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