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BF54 ZGV

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 ZGV
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 100,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 98,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 98,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 95,168 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,828 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 90,811 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 85,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 85,335 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,219 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,537 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,411 miles

exhaust systen corroded and tailbox outer cover corroding

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre 8mm

o/s/f tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

o/s/r tyre on 6mm

spare tyre is a space saver

wiper blades very noisy

Fail 15 Nov 2012 57,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust systen corroded and tailbox outer cover corroding

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 6mm

o/s/r tyre on 1.6 mm legal limit

spare tyre is a space saver

wiper blades very noisy

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,908 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,858 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,797 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,254 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 26,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,822 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 17,822 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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BF54 ZGV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 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 Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF54 ZGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BF54 ZGV is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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