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MJ04 GHN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GHN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 115,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 7 Oct 2024 115,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,645 miles

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 111,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,540 miles

Rear brake flexible's corroded ferules

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,228 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 97,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 90,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 90,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad material has come away from the metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight leak

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,414 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 72,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,390 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 57,685 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 53,152 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 53,152 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

front brake discs corroded

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,089 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,355 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,661 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 26,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,846 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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MJ04 GHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ04 GHN, 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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MJ04 GHN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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