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MJ04 GWG

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,588 mi
Last recorded76,588 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 GWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 76,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 76,588 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 74,847 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 73,424 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,478 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 65,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,216 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 61,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracking in between tread

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,018 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 54,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 54,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,944 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 52,943 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,391 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 47,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 38,205 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 33,048 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,340 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 GWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ04 GWG, 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 MJ04 GWG registered?

MJ04 GWG is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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The MOT history for MJ04 GWG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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