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DF53 TXO

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,885 mi
Last recorded148,885 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 TXO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 148,885 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 148,838 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 144,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 144,429 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 140,108 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 140,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 133,560 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 133,560 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 128,301 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 120,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 120,859 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 114,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 113,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 109,363 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom wishbone rear bushes worn cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers worn

Nearside Front Side light dim

Rear exhaust system corrodeded

Rear wiper split

Stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,233 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on out side edge

off side rear tyre cracked

rear exhaust box corroded on outer skin

rear wiper split

two childs seats in the rear could not check any of the seat belts

windscreen washers drivers side aim is low

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,071 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,007 miles

Boot won't open.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot won't open.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,867 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 62,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,205 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 57,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,188 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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DF53 TXO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

DF53 TXO is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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