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EU04 ZGR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

182,588 mi
Last recorded182,588 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ZGR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 182,588 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security to rear inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 171,045 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2023 171,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 163,149 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 150,640 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 138,943 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,098 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 128,092 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 May 2018 116,423 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,335 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust heat shield insrcure

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,830 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,637 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 83,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 74,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2012 74,512 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2011 66,540 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 58,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 58,163 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2009 49,326 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 39,430 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 39,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 29,834 miles

all four tyres on vehical nearing limit

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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EU04 ZGR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EU04 ZGR, 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 EU04 ZGR registered?

EU04 ZGR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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