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BJ54 JJZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

35,619 mi
Last recorded35,619 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JJZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 35,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 35,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 32,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 29,841 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 28,044 miles

Both headlights deteriorated and beam patterns poor.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 26,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporary repair carried out (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 26,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 24,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ON THE LEGAL LIMIT, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 23,530 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just above the legal limit, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 21,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 18,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all tyres showing signs of age

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 2 Dec 2016 16,985 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 16,816 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2015 16,451 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2014 16,273 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 15,803 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 13,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,689 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,428 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 8,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 6,026 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 JJZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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