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DG54 ETX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,632 mi
Last recorded123,632 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ETX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 123,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 123,632 miles

Nearside Front Front 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))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 123,603 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 118,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 118,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 114,940 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 114,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 110,447 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,192 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 104,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,950 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,604 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 81,185 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slight feathering

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,835 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 76,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 72,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front wipers streaky but clear windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 68,731 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 68,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,735 miles

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

exhaust back box outer covering slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,744 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 48,223 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,168 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,110 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,933 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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DG54 ETX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DG54 ETX, 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 DG54 ETX registered?

DG54 ETX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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