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GR53 APX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,542 mi
Last recorded107,542 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 APX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 107,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 107,503 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 98,782 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 98,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,774 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 77,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,627 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken. still supported ok

Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken. still supported ok

Pass 19 Aug 2021 55,177 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 55,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

headlamps different colours

no reverse light

Pass 3 Sep 2020 49,266 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 49,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 43,556 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,251 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2018 35,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,843 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 31,843 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 28,673 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,135 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 24,565 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,611 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 17,085 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 13,998 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 10,953 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,369 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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GR53 APX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GR53 APX, 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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GR53 APX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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