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RX04 ESF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,676 mi
Last recorded147,676 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 ESF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 147,676 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

high parking brake travel

Fail 27 Feb 2018 147,676 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

em light on

high parking brake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2017 122,167 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 122,167 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

windscreen and side windows dirty

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 106,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,779 miles

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 84,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,393 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded.

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

Service light on.

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust backbox corroded.

Front 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)

Service light on.

Unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to brake binding.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,562 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,819 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,819 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,197 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 47,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 41,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,756 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,355 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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RX04 ESF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RX04 ESF, 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 RX04 ESF registered?

RX04 ESF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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