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JN54 VRS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,564 mi
Last recorded172,564 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJN54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 172,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 167,437 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 161,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 154,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 148,131 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 142,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,829 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 137,821 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 128,486 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 128,485 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 Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective very slow to retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 117,060 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 117,060 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,037 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened collars cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,662 miles

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

both front and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 93,662 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,946 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,946 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,925 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Nov 2011 58,892 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 50,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 40,733 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,814 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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JN54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JN54 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 JN54 VRS registered?

JN54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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