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GN54 EFZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,348 mi
Last recorded137,348 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN54 EFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 137,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 125,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,247 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 111,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,991 miles

Intercooler pipe leaking

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray missing

Pass 12 Dec 2020 80,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 63,790 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has some led's out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated but not significantly affecting headlamp aim

Fail 31 May 2019 63,790 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light has some led's out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated but not significantly affecting headlamp aim

Pass 18 May 2018 61,008 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 61,008 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 57,973 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2017 57,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2016 53,817 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 May 2016 53,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,851 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

offside front and nearside rear brakes slight bind

offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not fully returning to stop

Pass 30 May 2014 45,087 miles

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Rear brake application is only just within limits advise further investigation

Pass 29 May 2013 42,787 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 38,707 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 38,707 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 34,741 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 28 May 2008 31,490 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 28,586 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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GN54 EFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN54 EFZ, 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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GN54 EFZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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