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BJ54 JJE

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,912 mi
Last recorded70,912 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JJE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 70,912 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres bald on edges, O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 70,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres bald on edges, O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 70,905 miles

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

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

rear brake discs a little pitted

windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,641 miles

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

drivers seat damaged prior to test

heatshield insecure

nsr tyre cut

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

drivers seat damaged prior to test

heatshield insecure

nsr tyre cut

osf tyre cracked

osr tyre cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,002 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 46,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,382 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,378 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,414 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,119 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 16,332 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 JJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJE, 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 JJE is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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