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WJ04 MXC

2004 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,925 mi
Last recorded79,925 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 MXC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 79,925 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,647 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 78,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 75,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,906 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 67,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 61,124 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 59,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive lower sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracks

Fail 26 Mar 2018 57,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

age related cracks on all tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,880 miles

both rear tyre & nsf sidewalls perished ,acceptable at mot

nsf & osf lower wishbone rear suspension bushes have slighty worn ,acceptable at mot

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,871 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side front seat belt slow to return

Fail 25 Mar 2013 42,856 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger side front seat belt slow to return

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,963 miles

nsf seat belt twisted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 30,976 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 30,976 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,253 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,289 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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WJ04 MXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ04 MXC, 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 WJ04 MXC registered?

WJ04 MXC is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is WJ04 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 MXC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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