2004 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · WF04 BFN
2004 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 124,200 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF04 BFN Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 124,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF04 BFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Fabia (WF04 BFN) between March 2007 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WF04 BFN Mileage History
- 14/03/200711,724 mi
- 11/03/200815,466 mi+3,742 mi
- 03/03/200918,147 mi+2,681 mi
- 03/03/200918,147 mi
- 22/02/201021,930 mi+3,783 mi
- 22/02/201021,930 mi
- 21/02/201125,959 mi+4,029 mi
- 14/06/201237,674 mi+11,715 mi
- 18/06/201350,049 mi+12,375 mi
- 20/06/201461,960 mi+11,911 mi
- 14/08/201572,517 mi+10,557 mi
- 31/08/201678,477 mi+5,960 mi
- 21/08/201786,505 mi+8,028 mi
- 21/08/201782,980 mi-3,525 mi
- 18/08/201894,302 mi+11,322 mi
- 02/09/2019102,290 mi+7,988 mi
- 02/09/2019102,290 mi
- 27/08/2020106,978 mi+4,688 mi
- 27/08/2020106,978 mi
- 06/09/2021110,917 mi+3,939 mi
- 06/09/2021110,917 mi
- 14/09/2022113,074 mi+2,157 mi
- 22/09/2022113,126 mi+52 mi
- 04/10/2023122,494 mi+9,368 mi
- 30/09/2024123,367 mi+873 mi
- 21/11/2025124,200 mi+833 mi
Average of roughly 6,017 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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