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BJ54 XYV

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,389 mi
Last recorded66,389 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 66,389 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 61,357 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Mar 2019 61,357 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 26 Mar 2018 55,794 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,567 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 4 Mar 2016 42,562 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 28 Jan 2016 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 36,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,333 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,908 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2010 33,908 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,472 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,749 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 18,984 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 XYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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