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BJ54 JDK

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,605 mi
Last recorded80,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JDK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 80,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 79,832 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 79,832 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,604 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 77,114 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,738 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 72,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 72,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,168 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 67,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 63,857 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,015 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 58,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,758 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,758 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 48,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Oct 2012 44,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer system needs adjusting

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,367 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,236 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,388 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 26,078 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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BJ54 JDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 55,275 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 JDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 JDK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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