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BJ54 XZB

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XZB
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 113,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 113,190 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 108,800 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

sills covered

Pass 11 Aug 2020 102,099 miles

Offside Front tyre has cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 102,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre has cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 95,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 95,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

service light on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 78,098 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 67,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2016 67,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,250 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 52,833 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,025 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012

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

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,231 miles

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

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Inner Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 39,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 3 Nov 2011 39,549 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,540 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 19,715 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BJ54 XZB is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 XZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 XZB is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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