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GJ54 HLR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,411 mi
Last recorded127,411 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 HLR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 127,411 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2018 127,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 120,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 120,258 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive too high (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure and damaged (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement slide anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement slide anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/f pads lower than n/s/f pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure all rear seat bases (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 109,322 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 73,609 miles

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

front brake disc corroded/scored and pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,593 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 60,525 miles

o/s/r shocker gaiteor insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2009 60,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r shocker gaiteor insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,209 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 66,082 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,935 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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GJ54 HLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJ54 HLR, 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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GJ54 HLR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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