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WG54 XWJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,668 mi
Last recorded154,668 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 XWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 154,668 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 154,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 154,338 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 153,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 151,883 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

little reserve travel at handbrake lever

Pass 7 Mar 2022 149,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel at lever

Fail 7 Mar 2022 149,604 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel at lever

Pass 11 Mar 2021 145,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel indicating adjustment or repair necessary

Pass 17 Mar 2020 143,729 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 143,719 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 126,532 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 109,703 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 109,701 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,058 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,049 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,320 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 55,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 55,067 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,536 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,182 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 31,454 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,066 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 25,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,996 miles

both rear tyres worn very low....

Pass 17 Dec 2007 19,137 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low....

Pass 19 Mar 2007 18,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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WG54 XWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG54 XWJ, 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 WG54 XWJ registered?

WG54 XWJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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