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WJ04 MXD

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,353 mi
Last recorded139,353 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 MXD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,353 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 139,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 131,635 miles

Nearside steering rack gator twisted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 131,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside steering rack gator twisted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,153 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 121,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,962 miles

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

Imbalance front brakes 25%

Fail 1 Apr 2016 111,962 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Imbalance front brakes 25%

Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,991 miles

Damp around steering rack boots

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,991 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Damp around steering rack boots

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox skin corroded

steering rack inner joints have excessive play

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,083 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox skin corroded

steering rack inner joints have excessive play

Pass 21 Mar 2013 84,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,483 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,944 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 68,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 56,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,615 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 20 Mar 2008 37,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 28,903 miles

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

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

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 MXD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc 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 WJ04 MXD, 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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WJ04 MXD is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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