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HT04 JFU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

95,069 mi
Last recorded95,069 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 JFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2025 91,672 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 91,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2024 85,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

Fail 21 Jun 2023 79,828 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi broken and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70/14 very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very heavily worn on inside edge and sidewall heavily scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 74,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 70,498 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended becoming trapped in insecure parcel shelf trim (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70/14 very heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very heavily worn on inside edge ,cords almost exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 63,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2020 63,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also wont open from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,133 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 59,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 53,041 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,560 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 35,560 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 32,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lenses stained and headlight aims only just visible

slight roughness felt n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlight lenses slightly stained (not affecting operation)

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,601 miles

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

nearside and offside console rear bushes deteriorated[not resulting in excessive movement at time of test]

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades judder and smear[clearing screen to provide adequate view]

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,772 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

slight oil stain on sump

Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,969 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)

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 21 Jul 2010 21,969 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,819 miles

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

Front tyres at 3.0mm tread depth at MOT width.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 18,819 miles

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

Front tyres at 3.0mm tread depth at MOT width.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 15,475 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 15,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,784 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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HT04 JFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 HT04 JFU, 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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HT04 JFU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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