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FJ04 YZG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,978 mi
Last recorded148,978 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 YZG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 145,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 137,523 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 137,506 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,084 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,987 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 104,896 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 102,869 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 102,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 98,452 miles

Engine cover/ under trays fitted

damage n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,617 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 92,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on exhaust back box (not blowing)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,578 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 57,375 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,466 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops colapsed

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,782 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Battery warning lamp 'on' with revs, poss charging fault?

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,848 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FJ04 YZG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FJ04 YZG, 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 FJ04 YZG registered?

FJ04 YZG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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