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BJ54 JFY

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,113 mi
Last recorded115,113 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 115,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,249 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,248 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 102,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 98,125 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 93,082 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,040 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 81,071 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,754 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

radiator insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2007 59,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 JFY is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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