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OE53 TNJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 TNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,875 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 120,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 114,367 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2015 114,367 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,318 miles

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

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

exhaust tailbox starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust tailbox starting to deteriorate.

Fail 16 Jan 2013 95,685 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,685 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 81,694 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Fail 15 Jan 2011 65,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 65,128 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,610 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 42,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 42,363 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 31,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 31,390 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 18,183 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 18,183 miles

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

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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OE53 TNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 OE53 TNJ, 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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What year was OE53 TNJ registered?

OE53 TNJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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