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EJ54 JZX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,404 mi
Last recorded160,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 JZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 160,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 160,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 157,345 miles

bottom arm bushs cracking

plastic covers on floors and engine

stabliser links knocking but still doing there job

Fail 1 Jun 2017 157,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

bottom arm bushs cracking

plastic covers on floors and engine

stabliser links knocking but still doing there job

Pass 20 May 2016 149,321 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 149,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 145,043 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 143,604 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 143,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 138,994 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 138,989 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 125,580 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes split

Pass 25 May 2011 110,065 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2010 90,367 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 May 2009 74,056 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 20 May 2009 74,052 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2007 58,171 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE JOINT

Fail 21 Dec 2007 58,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TIE ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN THE JOINT

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 JZX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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