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PJ54 VRU

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,393 mi
Last recorded147,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 VRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 147,393 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 140,157 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 139,807 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,044 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,332 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2022 121,284 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,563 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 110,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 98,113 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2019 98,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,533 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,582 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,160 miles

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)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

offside front tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,452 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,452 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,117 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,416 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 38,227 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 38,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,536 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 29,536 miles

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

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

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

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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PJ54 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PJ54 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJ54 VRU?

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What year was PJ54 VRU registered?

PJ54 VRU is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is PJ54 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ54 VRU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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