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YJ53 OZF

2004 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 OZF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 57,423 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings damage but not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever slight little reserve travel

Pass 6 Jan 2024 51,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2023 51,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam & air freshener ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,856 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and worn close to legal limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 49,856 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicating a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rubber torn and central part of bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lenses slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and worn close to legal limit on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords central band (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,287 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 46,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 36,058 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 35,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 28,080 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 24,341 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 23,479 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 23,479 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 22,778 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 21,236 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,053 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 18,865 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 17,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 14,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,245 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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YJ53 OZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 YJ53 OZF, 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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YJ53 OZF is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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