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HW04 EJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,574 mi
Last recorded106,574 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 106,574 miles

Both rear shocks dust covers missing

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

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2025 100,325 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

both rear shocks dust covers missing

Pass 25 Mar 2024 94,178 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

both rear shocks dust covers missing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,875 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 29 Mar 2023 88,875 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,835 miles

Both headlights only just give a image

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearly through to the cords inner 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 Nearly through to the cords inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,343 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both headlights only just give a image

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,218 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 62,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,240 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 51,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,164 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,996 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 39,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,741 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 29,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,816 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,994 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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HW04 EJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HW04 EJX, 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 HW04 EJX registered?

HW04 EJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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