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ML54 ZRF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,273 mi
Last recorded231,273 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 ZRF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 231,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Oct 2024 231,206 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 218,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 210,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 204,120 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 197,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 188,678 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 188,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 172,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 160,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 141,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,607 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2013 100,316 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2013 100,316 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 82,696 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and perrished on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 82,693 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking and perrished on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,468 miles

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

front brake discs lipped massively

rear brake discs corroded on the edges

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,053 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner shoulder

Fail 5 Oct 2010 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,680 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,469 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,409 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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ML54 ZRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML54 ZRF, 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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ML54 ZRF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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