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GX54 JBZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 JBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026
Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,256 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 71,640 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 65,412 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 60,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 56,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 53,668 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,835 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight damage to front subframe

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,535 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2013 38,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 34,339 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 29,780 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,770 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 19,029 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 19,029 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 12,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 12,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 2,727 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 2,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GX54 JBZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GX54 JBZ, 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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GX54 JBZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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