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EJ54 JZT

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,860 mi
Last recorded90,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 JZT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,860 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 90,316 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 90,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 89,714 miles

Offside front outer C.V gaiter is slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2023 89,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 89,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,724 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,721 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,350 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,761 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,316 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

Fail 15 May 2019 86,316 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres cracking in treads

Pass 17 May 2018 84,508 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 84,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2017 81,982 miles

both head lamps going cloudy

exhaust system corroded and front flexi mesh adrift

Fail 4 May 2017 81,982 miles

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

both head lamps going cloudy

exhaust system corroded and front flexi mesh adrift

Pass 18 May 2016 79,563 miles

Chip in windscreen

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

Rear numberplate slightly delaminated

Pass 14 May 2015 78,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 14 May 2015 78,041 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 9 May 2014 76,805 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front reg plate going black

Pass 9 May 2014 76,805 miles

front reg plate going black

Pass 31 May 2013 74,669 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 63,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 54,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,146 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 46,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

O/S/F Trye feathered on outer edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,109 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,882 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 25,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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EJ54 JZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ54 JZT, 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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EJ54 JZT is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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