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BJ54 JGX

2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,098 mi
Last recorded84,098 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster55,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 84,098 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 84,085 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,062 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,062 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 84,031 miles

corrosion to front shock absorbers

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 83,943 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 83,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 83,445 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,330 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills obscuring some underside prescribed areas

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 83,160 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear chassis and subframe showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,977 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear chassis and subframe showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,801 miles

Both front stub axles are rusty

Both front to rear brake pipes are rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame and rear axle are starting to get rusty

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,801 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front stub axles are rusty

Both front to rear brake pipes are rusty

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear sub frame and rear axle are starting to get rusty

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 82,433 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,787 miles

front brake discs faces rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,837 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 69,067 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 57,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 34,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,111 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 JGX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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