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LX04 FEF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

75,434 mi
Last recorded75,434 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FEF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,434 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 75,125 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

damp around sump

Pass 15 Jul 2024 72,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silnecer corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,358 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking/perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,374 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head lights glazed

rear exhaust corroded

wiper blades slightly split

Pass 31 Jul 2020 66,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 66,749 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 63,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 61,922 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 8 May 2018 61,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has heavy cracking / showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

minor oil leak

Pass 4 May 2017 59,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,169 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2015 56,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 56,700 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2014 54,181 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2013 48,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 48,343 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhurst box corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 44,965 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 38,883 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 30,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 23,653 miles

all tyres worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 6 May 2008 18,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 13,885 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 FEF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LX04 FEF, 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 LX04 FEF registered?

LX04 FEF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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