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BJ54 XZD

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 115,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 110,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 110,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect diffused , cleaned (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 106,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front steering rack arm play

both front head lamps misty just see pattern

both rear coil spring slight corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,620 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 104,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 104,520 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 99,392 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2019 99,392 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 93,778 miles

Central Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre poor tread condition

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,109 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,812 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,491 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 76,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 71,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,757 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 55,757 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 42,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,690 miles

DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,329 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 23,329 miles

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

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL LONG

NSF TYRE WORN 2MM

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 XZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XZD, 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 XZD is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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