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GD04 BJJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,233 mi
Last recorded210,233 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 BJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 210,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 191,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 181,724 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 181,724 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 163,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 139,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 139,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 124,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Replaced bulb time of test (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,753 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,448 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 75,752 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,011 miles

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

front brake discs slightly liped and corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s front mirror slightly damaged

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,011 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly liped and corroded

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s front mirror slightly damaged

n/s rear shock absorber damp

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,601 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 54,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 47,392 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,146 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,562 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 24,752 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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GD04 BJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 GD04 BJJ, 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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GD04 BJJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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