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MC04 EGJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,781 mi
Last recorded179,781 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 EGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 179,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 163,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,301 miles

Exhaust backbox skin corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 156,301 miles

Exhaust backbox skin corroded

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 152,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 152,540 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable seized (1.4.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 148,950 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 28,572 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both cloudy no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 144,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear wiper split

Pass 18 Jun 2020 140,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2020 140,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,351 miles

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 63,953 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2018 128,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 119,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

os beam image poor

Fail 16 Jun 2017 119,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

os beam image poor

Pass 16 Jun 2016 108,054 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,439 miles

Offside front tyre has small cut on the inner sidewall less than 25mm and not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 96,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre has small cut on the inner sidewall less than 25mm and not deep enough to expose cords/ply

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 84,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 73,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,512 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,868 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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MC04 EGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MC04 EGJ, 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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MC04 EGJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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