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YJ54 GFM

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,174 mi
Last recorded72,174 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 GFM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 72,174 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 72,174 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Limit 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has cracks on inner edge deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 65,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect CLOUDY AND LOOKS LOW (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 59,029 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Tie-bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 55,200 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,866 miles

Note outer skin peeling off rear exhaust box

Fail 9 Aug 2016 50,866 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both beams unclear (1.8.A.1b)

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

Note outer skin peeling off rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,368 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,484 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 33,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,046 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,704 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,183 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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YJ54 GFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YJ54 GFM, 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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YJ54 GFM is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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