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BF54 UGN

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,704 mi
Last recorded125,704 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 125,704 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 120,330 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA and PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 120,330 miles

Emissions not tested Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back Box Corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test CAMERA and PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205--45 x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 117,874 miles

Central Rear Wiper split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 117,873 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Wiper split

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 116,707 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 116,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 113,365 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 113,344 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 109,905 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 109,905 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 106,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 102,795 miles

Front chips on windscreen.

Rear wiper blade split.

items removed from drivers view.

oil leak.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 9 May 2016 102,770 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front chips on windscreen.

Rear wiper blade split.

items removed from drivers view.

oil leak.

play in both front steering rack-ends.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 97,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,699 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,137 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 37,806 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 33,292 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 17,970 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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BF54 UGN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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