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FG54 CHX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,716 mi
Last recorded113,716 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 CHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 113,716 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 109,692 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 103,721 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 90,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 90,739 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,856 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 75,765 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 73,681 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 68,306 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 63,501 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 63,501 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 56,589 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,389 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 32,642 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,805 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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FG54 CHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol 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 FG54 CHX, 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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What year was FG54 CHX registered?

FG54 CHX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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