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DG54 TXP

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,181 mi
Last recorded210,181 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 TXP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 210,181 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,small corrosion hole ,both outer sills showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both, rear broke pads wearing thin (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on

Fail 3 Aug 2026 210,181 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,small corrosion hole ,both outer sills showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both, rear broke pads wearing thin (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jul 2025 204,604 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills showing corrosion,not to excess

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2025 204,604 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ,small corrosion hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills showing corrosion,not to excess

engine management light on

Pass 8 Aug 2024 198,067 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, just legal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 198,062 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded, just legal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 189,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 189,668 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 27 Jul 2022 182,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2021 175,933 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 172,569 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 166,852 miles

Front brake back plates deteriorated

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 166,852 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake back plates deteriorated

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,427 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 156,427 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 146,655 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 146,655 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 142,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 133,804 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 122,878 miles

rear shocker covers need attension

Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,383 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 88,257 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 81,912 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,459 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,367 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 22,265 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 TXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 DG54 TXP, 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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DG54 TXP is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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