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LX04 FCU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

194,901 mi
Last recorded194,901 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 194,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electric Horn faulty

Miss matched front suspension modified struts fitted both sides front.

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake caliper missing a return spring.

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides front inner and outer body sills front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 188,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 176,529 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside front sill corroded

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

Rear axle beam undersealed

Pass 9 Mar 2022 160,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - almost too excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - almost too excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 9 Mar 2022 160,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - almost too excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track-rod end lock-nut - loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated VERY almost too excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill - almost too excess (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel-bolt - missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

Fail 8 Feb 2022 160,491 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 156,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 151,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 147,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 136,061 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 125,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 125,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 116,409 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 116,409 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 106,148 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,148 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 98,490 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 98,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 93,674 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,625 miles

front discs and pads req soon

o/s/r tyre wall cracked on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,059 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,047 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre pressure looks low

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,667 miles

lower engine cover fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 64,664 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 61,621 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 43,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 29,232 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 25,896 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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LX04 FCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LX04 FCU, 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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LX04 FCU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 April 2004.

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