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BF54 ORH

2004 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,083 mi
Last recorded60,083 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse71,124 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ORH
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,083 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,068 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 54,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,580 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,881 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,824 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 29,290 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,113 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2008 19,795 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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BF54 ORH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 71,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 ORH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BF54 ORH registered?

BF54 ORH is a 2004 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is BF54 ORH safe to buy?

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