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T4 HCJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

231,648 mi
Last recorded231,648 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 HCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 231,648 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 218,192 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 205,306 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 205,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 188,432 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 187,973 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 172,908 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 172,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 164,138 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jul 2019 164,126 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2018 154,901 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2018 154,898 miles

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,972 miles

Front slight play in steering rack arms(both)

Nearside Front door mirror lens cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly on on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 142,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front slight play in steering rack arms(both)

Nearside Front door mirror lens cracked.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly on on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,080 miles

grease around nearside outer cv boot boot secure

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2016 129,080 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

grease around nearside outer cv boot boot secure

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 117,203 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2015 117,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 107,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 107,606 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 88,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2011 88,214 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 44,312 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,434 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osr wheel bearing slight noise ?

Fail 17 Sep 2008 24,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

osr wheel bearing slight noise ?

Pass 7 Sep 2007 6,558 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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T4 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 T4 HCJ, 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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T4 HCJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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