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GJ54 LNF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,659 mi
Last recorded69,659 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 LNF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,659 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 69,640 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,556 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 44,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded caliper end (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear both rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,042 miles

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

front and rear crossmembers suspension arms springs and shock absorbers corroded

hand brake cables corroded at ends

Pass 25 Feb 2021 40,919 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 40,879 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 39,527 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 35,421 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 35,384 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 31,348 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 28,403 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 28,400 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 26,474 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 23,385 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 18 Feb 2014 23,385 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer side wall but no cord or ply exposed

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,276 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,894 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,856 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 18,400 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,817 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise unable to fully check under vehicle due to under sheilds

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

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 LNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 GJ54 LNF, 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 GJ54 LNF registered?

GJ54 LNF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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