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EY53 FJF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,057 mi
Last recorded129,057 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 FJF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,057 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 128,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 115,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,291 miles

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

covers and hub caps fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2018 88,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head lamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside head lamp pattern weak head lamp deteriorated

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

covers and hub caps fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn to second skin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 53,497 miles

both headlamp patterns becoming weak

covers fitted above engine

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Fail 6 Aug 2016 53,497 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

both headlamp patterns becoming weak

covers fitted above engine

hubcaps fitted retainers not checked

Pass 12 Aug 2015 34,397 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 34,397 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement N/S Wishbone rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S Wishbone rear mount [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 23,083 miles

steering intermittently stiff,slight movement in nearside and offside front wishbone bushes.

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,503 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 18,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,120 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,311 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,048 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 9,672 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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EY53 FJF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY53 FJF, 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 EY53 FJF registered?

EY53 FJF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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The MOT history for EY53 FJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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