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118,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps very cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever goes to stops (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wind and arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres - inner edges severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing/arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres - inner edges severely worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer wing/arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing broken ()
Undertrays fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing broken ()
Undertrays fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav mount ()
Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but arm secure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Hole in lens (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminated (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav mount ()
Nearside Front Lower arm rear bush incorrectly fitted but arm secure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing damaged ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Undertrays fitted obscuring some prescribed areas
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav mount ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Satnav mount ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
sligt play/knock in nsr shock absorber/top mount
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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EX54 XNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 EX54 XNJ, 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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EX54 XNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 September 2004.
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