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AY54 HXW

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Green Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,611 mi
Last recorded117,611 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HXW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,611 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 117,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LENS DISFIGURED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 116,248 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,933 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,778 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 95,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 65,116 miles

Engine breather tube to turbo inlet adrift

General rusting to rear chassis and front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Road wheel rim damage to outer side

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Offside Front Road wheel rim damage to inner and outer sides

Rear Nearside and offside road wheel rims damaged on inner sides

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 64,368 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine breather tube to turbo inlet adrift

General rusting to rear chassis and front and rear suspension components

Nearside Front Road wheel rim damage to outer side

Nearside Rear Hand brake effort little low

Offside Front Road wheel rim damage to inner and outer sides

Rear Nearside and offside road wheel rims damaged on inner sides

Rear Nearside and offside tyres worn low on inner edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 63,819 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty (0.1 (b))

Both rear tyre inner edges worn unevenly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 59,646 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 May 2017 54,761 miles

Both rear tyres split in tread + inner edges stepped

Front wipers slightly smeary

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim All wheels (4.2.A.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 54,520 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner ..sidewall slight splitting

both rear tyres worn/stepped on inner treads

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,735 miles

Front wiper starting to smear

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2015 38,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

rear pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,195 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 29,345 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads on the limit

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 29,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads on the limit

Offside front tyre has cuts in sidewalls (not to cords)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 25,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 22,029 miles

front brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded!

Fail 14 Feb 2011 22,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroded!

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 8,405 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AY54 HXW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Green with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 67,593 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 Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY54 HXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY54 HXW is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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