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BF54 ZDR

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,583 mi
Last recorded97,583 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 97,583 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 97,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,858 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,615 miles

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2019 93,530 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside and offside headlight aims poor

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 89,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 84,630 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,138 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

horn poor

offside and nearside headlight aims poor

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 71,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 68,770 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,835 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,835 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,637 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 57,637 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 48,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,956 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 38,594 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,277 miles

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 ZDR is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDR, 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 ZDR is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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