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JG54 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,839 mi
Last recorded151,839 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJG54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 151,839 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 147,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 138,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

heatshield loose

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres split inside

Fail 28 Nov 2014 138,441 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

heatshield loose

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres split inside

Pass 29 Nov 2013 133,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 132,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 118,190 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 87,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 68,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,807 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 52,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear 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)

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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JG54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 JG54 VRS, 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 JG54 VRS registered?

JG54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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