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YR04 FFJ

2004 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,896 mi
Last recorded118,896 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 FFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,896 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 118,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 111,615 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm legal limits 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 103,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 94,680 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 86,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 79,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 79,279 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2020 77,160 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,160 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 73,817 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 73,816 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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,011 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,893 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 64,383 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,030 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,669 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 44,346 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 39,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 35,351 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 18,396 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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YR04 FFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR04 FFJ, 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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YR04 FFJ is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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