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MJ04 XPZ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 91,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OSF CV boot leaking grease

Rear brakes on imbalance limit

Reverse light not working (pre 2009)

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,704 miles

OS CV boot leaking grease

Fail 2 Sep 2024 90,704 miles

OS CV boot leaking grease

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,319 miles

Offside cv boot leaking grease

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside cv boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 87,941 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,519 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,435 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 83,135 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 80,855 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,855 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 78,813 miles

Exhaust corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 76,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 74,061 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 71,519 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,386 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 67,386 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 67,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 65,064 miles

both rear brakes binding

offside front tyre on legal limmit

Fail 3 May 2011 65,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes binding

offside front tyre on legal limmit

Pass 7 May 2010 58,396 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 49,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 38,160 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 25,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 25,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 XPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

MJ04 XPZ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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