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EU04 BZW

2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)2,879 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 BZW
MakeSmc
ModelRam 250E (quad Bike)
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 4,710 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

DAYTIME MOT ONLY - no lights fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess at brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 4,683 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements No brake effort at rear axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

DAYTIME MOT ONLY - no lights fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess at brake lever pivot (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2017 1,803 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 1,779 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 1,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 176 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike)?

Based on 1,214 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 51
registration plate missing 27
Headlamp aim too low 26
Obligatory mirror missing 24
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 20
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EU04 BZW is a 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 2,879 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 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 51 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU04 BZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EU04 BZW is a 2004 Smc Ram 250E (quad Bike), first registered on 12 May 2004.

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