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BF54 OJY

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,003 mi
Last recorded137,003 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OJY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 137,003 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 136,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 124,828 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to n/s front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 14 May 2018 124,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on exhaust

slight damage to n/s front and o/s rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 3 Apr 2017 115,299 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 115,298 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 105,400 miles

damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,747 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 95,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 67,882 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 67,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,444 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Fail 5 Mar 2012 53,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,242 miles

FRONT PADS LOW , REAR PADS WORN , SERVICE LIGHT ON , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 13 Mar 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 24,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,998 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 20,961 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BF54 OJY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF54 OJY, 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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BF54 OJY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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