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ML04 EJU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

245,086 mi
Last recorded245,086 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EJU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2021 245,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear brake disc inner covers insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2020 243,973 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 242,809 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 242,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 240,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 240,130 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 238,013 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front near radiator (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 238,013 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint front near radiator (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 230,623 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 230,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 221,061 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 203,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 184,664 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 166,139 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 166,055 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 150,844 miles

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

Slight play n/s inner rack ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2010 132,153 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 114,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 114,770 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 90,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 67,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 67,889 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML04 EJU, 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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ML04 EJU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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