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MJ54 TPU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

175,206 mi
Last recorded175,206 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 TPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 175,206 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear coil spring lowers are slightly loose in axle seat , but still secure

mil on dash (pre 2008)

Fail 8 Mar 2023 174,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear both rear coil spring lowers are slightly loose in axle seat , but still secure

mil on dash (pre 2008)

Pass 19 May 2022 166,139 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,564 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 145,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 138,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,539 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 119,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 107,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 99,510 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 88,262 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,988 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,005 miles

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 65,855 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 57,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,313 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,625 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 TPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MJ54 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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