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OU54 SJX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,808 mi
Last recorded121,808 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 SJX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 121,808 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 118,498 miles

both headlights starting to cloud over

Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,985 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,761 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 82,258 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 71,536 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 71,536 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,503 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 65,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Number plate preventing identification of the vehicle by ANPR (0.1 (b))

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 59,791 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 59,791 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 53,037 miles

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn corroded on outer edge of face

rear brake discs in poor condition corroded on braking face!!

Fail 25 Nov 2016 53,037 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wiper blades worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on v.inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front discs worn corroded on outer edge of face

rear brake discs in poor condition corroded on braking face!!

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,032 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 45,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,056 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,285 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,247 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 22,921 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 21,745 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 20,323 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 18,568 miles

off side front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,895 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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OU54 SJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU54 SJX, 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 OU54 SJX registered?

OU54 SJX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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