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BJ54 XZK

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,896 mi
Last recorded72,896 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,183 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 71,867 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 71,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2016 71,090 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

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

Offside Front tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished, not excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 67,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 63,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 61,513 miles

Handbrake long but effective

Fail 9 Nov 2013 61,436 miles

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

Handbrake long but effective

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,079 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 52,649 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 52,649 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,984 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 39,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,487 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 XZK is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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