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BF54 ZGU

2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,803 mi
Last recorded80,803 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe47,226 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 80,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,298 miles

engine cover fitted

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both still legible

Fail 21 Jan 2017 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

front and rear registration plate digits incorrectly spaced but both still legible

Pass 6 Jan 2016 69,278 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 69,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,672 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 66,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2013 61,121 miles

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

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,445 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2012 56,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,376 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,790 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,790 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BF54 ZGU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,226 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) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 ZGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF54 ZGU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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