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LJ04 MFS

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 MFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,224 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 123,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Nov 2023 119,221 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,862 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 117,850 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 116,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 116,457 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2018 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush both front inner (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear perishing (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 96,545 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,986 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,716 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,767 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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LJ04 MFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ04 MFS, 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 LJ04 MFS registered?

LJ04 MFS is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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