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MJ54 HFD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,255 mi
Last recorded161,255 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 HFD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 161,255 miles

both rear sills rusty

slight blow exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2019 161,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear sills rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 31 Oct 2018 146,294 miles

exhaust very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2018 146,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1856014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rack boots damp

exhaust very rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,719 miles

beam pattern poor

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/f steering arm boot poor

n/s/f steering arm slight play

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 16 Oct 2017 130,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

beam pattern poor

brake pipes corroded

exhaust rusty

n/s/f steering arm boot poor

n/s/f steering arm slight play

oil leak

rear axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2016 111,320 miles

Offside front drop link has play

headlamp aims poor

Fail 1 Sep 2016 111,320 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 drop link has play

headlamp aims poor

Pass 26 May 2015 101,653 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 May 2014 97,487 miles

nearside front track rod has minor play

rear bump stops broken

Pass 8 May 2013 91,471 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 4 May 2013 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 30 May 2012 89,668 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)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,931 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 72,880 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,672 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 55,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 55,896 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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MJ54 HFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ54 HFD, 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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MJ54 HFD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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