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BJ54 MFX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,264 mi
Last recorded185,264 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 MFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 185,264 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

eml is on

Fail 16 Feb 2018 185,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

eml is on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 160,954 miles

Engine warning light is on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 160,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine warning light is on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 138,286 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges badly

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 138,286 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges badly

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% center (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,194 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2015 126,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,917 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,180 miles

m i l fault

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,844 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 88,691 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 74,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 66,870 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,805 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 MFX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFX, 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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What year was BJ54 MFX registered?

BJ54 MFX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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