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BJ54 XZM

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,883 mi
Last recorded88,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XZM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 88,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 87,131 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 83,954 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 80,687 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 10 May 2022 76,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 73,149 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 73,143 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer clip not working as intended (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 70,647 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 68,103 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 65,278 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,591 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 58,953 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 55,171 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,030 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,668 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 33,822 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,228 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 24,647 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 XZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 XZM registered?

BJ54 XZM is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 XZM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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