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MF04 JNZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,837 mi
Last recorded112,837 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 112,837 miles

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

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

little reserve travel to parking brake

Fail 5 Feb 2025 112,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

little reserve travel to parking brake

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,056 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 100,509 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,992 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 95,992 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner band (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 85,277 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.

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

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

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,562 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers /shrouds not fitted home .

Pass 7 Feb 2017 76,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has scrubbed bald on outer tread edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has scrubbed bald on inner edge and outer edge of tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorber foam bump stops have deteriorated and have released the plastic dirt guard

Fail 7 Feb 2017 76,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has scrubbed bald on outer tread edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre has scrubbed bald on inner edge and outer edge of tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear shock absorber foam bump stops have deteriorated and have released the plastic dirt guard

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,014 miles

Both front headlamps have misted plastic lenses but can just make out enough beam image to pass mot

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

both rear bumpstops have deteriorated but are still effective for mot pass

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,757 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,490 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 61,490 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,519 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,470 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 50,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 45,328 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 37,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 37,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,072 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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MF04 JNZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF04 JNZ, 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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MF04 JNZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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