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FE54 MFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,979 mi
Last recorded58,979 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 MFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 58,979 miles

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

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

Rusty front and back suspension components

Pass 13 Sep 2023 47,966 miles

Coolant leak Signs of coolant loss from water pump ()

Engine cover fitted

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 47,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Signs of coolant loss from water pump ()

Engine cover fitted

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 43,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tread ? (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,293 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 38,291 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working indoor mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding foot or hand brake ? note wheel bearing not fully tested ? (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting on rock test to max limit please keep checked or renew (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,574 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 30,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,044 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 25,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 20,649 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked between treads 205 / 55 / 16

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 21 Aug 2015 19,647 miles

under engine and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 18,559 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 18,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 17,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 15,773 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,919 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,214 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,608 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 6,422 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 6,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FE54 MFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE54 MFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE54 MFJ registered?

FE54 MFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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