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DG54 TXR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 157,642 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 148,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 143,179 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 136,187 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 136,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,575 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 107,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,814 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 97,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,780 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,646 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,362 miles

front ns os discs corroded on braking surfaces

rear discs ns os corroded on braking surfaces

Fail 18 Mar 2011 92,355 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front ns os discs corroded on braking surfaces

rear discs ns os corroded on braking surfaces

Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 75,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

DG54 TXR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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