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OV54 JTX

2004 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,994 mi
Last recorded104,994 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,994 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2025 104,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,567 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 100,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer poor outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,010 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of tyres wearing low n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 93,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 93,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and poor damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 91,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,158 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,158 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements excessively deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 77,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,498 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,073 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 69,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 66,762 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 63,453 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,722 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 39,530 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,524 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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OV54 JTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 OV54 JTX, 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 OV54 JTX registered?

OV54 JTX is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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