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BJ54 GYT

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GYT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 86,079 miles

Front both head light lens fading

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting down

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 86,079 miles

Front both head light lens fading

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre getting down

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 84,153 miles

Offside Front tyre getting down

Fail 14 Jun 2018 84,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe by clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,288 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,611 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 70,611 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers do not park

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 54,342 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,342 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,514 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,514 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front wheel alignment check n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

advise rear brake check.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,922 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,225 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,136 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 21,948 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
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BJ54 GYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ54 GYT, 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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BJ54 GYT is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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