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ML04 EJN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 67,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 62,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,778 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 61,778 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,127 miles

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

Parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,416 miles

Hand brake leaver has high travel

Fail 19 Jan 2022 60,416 miles

Hand brake leaver has high travel

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 55,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 51,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 39,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,647 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 25,476 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2014 25,470 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perished & cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 15,948 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 15,948 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,871 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Reverse lights not working

Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Mar 2011 13,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 10,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,540 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,859 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 4,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,813 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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ML04 EJN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ML04 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML04 EJN registered?

ML04 EJN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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