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FE54 ZFJ

2004 Smart Forfour Passion

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,022 mi
Last recorded107,022 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Passion65,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 ZFJ
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Passion
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 107,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 104,022 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,676 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 100,670 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,010 miles

Front Both front track rod end rubber starting to deteriorate.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (195/50R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper defective.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 92,832 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe into rear exhaust box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe into rear exhaust box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,962 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 88,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlamps have no defined pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 85,519 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,043 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 70,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 57,745 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,035 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 51,037 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,377 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,555 miles

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

damage to body work

near side side repeater lens damaged in mirror surround

off side wiper slightly smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,610 miles

both front brake discs lipped/corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s door mirror damaged and n/s side repeater damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2010 35,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs lipped/corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s door mirror damaged and n/s side repeater damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 29,951 miles

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2009 29,951 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,135 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 14,235 miles

advise nearside door mirror damaged.

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Passion?

Based on 17,805 MOT tests across 1,032 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,365
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,032
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 454
Registration plate lamp not working 440
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 389
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 321
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 213
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FE54 ZFJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Passion models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 65,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Passion fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 454 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE54 ZFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FE54 ZFJ registered?

FE54 ZFJ is a 2004 Smart Forfour Passion, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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