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BF54 OHT

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

96,383 mi
Last recorded96,383 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OHT
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 96,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

wiper blades worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 84,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside headlamp deteriorated, light output slightly reduced

wiper blades worn

Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,502 miles

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

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

cat exhaust system is very hot

engine light is on and car goes in and out of limp mode

engine runs poor

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2012 69,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

cat exhaust system is very hot

engine light is on and car goes in and out of limp mode

engine runs poor

o/s/f wiper smears slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2011 59,482 miles

Engine warning lamp on

Rear discs slightly corroded and have slight lip

Fail 22 Sep 2011 59,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine warning lamp on

Rear discs slightly corroded and have slight lip

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,356 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing edges

near side front wheel trim causing damage to tyre side wall

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre badly perished

rear axle bushes slightly detereating

rear brake discs badly detereated

Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing edges

near side front wheel trim causing damage to tyre side wall

near side rear tyre perished

off side rear tyre badly perished

rear axle bushes slightly detereating

rear brake discs badly detereated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 44,435 miles

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

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

small damage to nearside rear body

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,284 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 36,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Sep 2007 26,913 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres close to wear limit

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,913 miles

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

both front tyres close to wear limit

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BF54 OHT is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 OHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF54 OHT is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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