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MJ04 GHX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,083 mi
Last recorded129,083 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 129,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable play (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 129,083 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable play (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 124,504 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak dustcover/bumpstop detached (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil dustcover/bump stop detached (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 108,878 miles

h\lamp lens's deteriorating

rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2014 108,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

h\lamp lens's deteriorating

rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,005 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 77,346 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 64,961 miles

Lower arm bushes starting to perish

N/S/R tyre cuts in tread

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,684 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,646 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 GHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GHX, 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 GHX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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