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FA04 FHN

2004 Smc Ram

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,524 mi
Last recorded6,524 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Smc Ram2,424 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 FHN
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 6,524 miles

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 6,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm modified, but not inappropriately track rod (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 6,624 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 6,524 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 5,303 miles

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 25 Mar 2011 4,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 4,363 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Oct 2008

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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FA04 FHN is a 2004 Smc Ram in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,424 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 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA04 FHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA04 FHN is a 2004 Smc Ram, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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