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EJ54 ZSE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

194,617 mi
Last recorded194,617 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 ZSE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 194,617 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all steel pipes covered (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 194,614 miles

Brake performance not tested due to serious fluid leak o/s/r (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Wheel cylinder burst and leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all steel pipes covered (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 184,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake pipes are covered in grease

engine undershield loose

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 12 Nov 2019 184,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake pipes are covered in grease

engine undershield loose

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 168,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 168,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 157,136 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 157,129 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort 64% (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 143,668 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,110 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 100,859 miles

DETERIORATION OF O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 100,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

DETERIORATION OF O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

O/S WIPER BLADE DAMAGED

Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,033 miles

PERISH MARKS ON O/S REAR TYRE.

SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE OF POWER STEERING RACK.

SOME DETERIORATION OF O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,727 miles

DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,195 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

N/S REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

SOME DETERIORATION OF FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,726 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE,ONLY JUST MEETS LEGAL REQUIREMENT.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,560 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 18,118 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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EJ54 ZSE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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