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FM04 JXE

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,485 mi
Last recorded108,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 JXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 108,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both back plates (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill corroded and becoming weak

Pass 11 Jun 2025 103,235 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill is corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2025 103,235 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake system could fail completely (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected drum is dripping fluid from failed items (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter is corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear back plates are corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside outer sill is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,233 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Sill corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 96,884 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sills corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 90,874 miles

age related corrosion to sills and suspension arms

Fail 10 Jun 2023 90,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

age related corrosion to sills and suspension arms

Pass 4 Jun 2022 87,324 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges and are perished/cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 83,882 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 83,882 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,679 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 82,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses show cracking - borderline (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 81,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre perishing on inner & outer shoulders

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDTION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 79,528 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDTION

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear TYRE AGE CRACKED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,904 miles

Rear indicators slightly faded

Reverse lights inop

Slight blow from exhaust mid section

Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,267 miles

exhaust getting weak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust getting weak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 74,470 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 71,475 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 71,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 67,065 miles

exhaust getting weak

Pass 6 Jun 2011 62,805 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,440 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 56,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 49,425 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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FM04 JXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM04 JXE, 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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FM04 JXE is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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