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ML04 ZWR

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,630 mi
Last recorded128,630 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 ZWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,630 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 128,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 128,278 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 127,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to the outer sills

Pass 18 May 2022 127,112 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 127,106 miles

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring cup (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,379 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Jul 2019 124,146 miles

headlamp lenses discoloured

under-trays fitted obscuring some trstable components

Pass 2 May 2018 122,793 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,064 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under-trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 116,007 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 106,103 miles

Both rear shock absorbers bump stops worn/broken

Fail 16 Apr 2015 106,102 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers bump stops worn/broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,666 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,666 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 69,552 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 59,039 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,326 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 37,875 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,484 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 ZWR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWR, 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 ZWR is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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