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DX54 OFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 OFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 124,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 81,741 miles

under trays fitted

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bpth (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Dec 2019 81,739 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened struts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bpth (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,603 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 81,374 miles

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

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

engine has a knocking noise

Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,098 miles

slight corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 17 Dec 2015 80,723 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,108 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight indentations on rear flexible brake hoses

Fail 9 Dec 2014 80,108 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight corrosion on rear exhaust

slight indentations on rear flexible brake hoses

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,348 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,438 miles

Oil leak

exhaust rear sliencer corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre is ageing (small cracks)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 76,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,452 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2010 75,070 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 73,402 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 73,142 miles

registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,142 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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DX54 OFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DX54 OFZ, 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 DX54 OFZ registered?

DX54 OFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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