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FJ04 TCZ

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,422 mi
Last recorded36,422 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 TCZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 36,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 35,029 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on mirror

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 33,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 32,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both head light glass fading

fuel cap O-ring cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2020 31,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,238 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2019 31,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,117 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,185 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 25,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 25,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,645 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 21,747 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 21,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 20,499 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s front seatbelt badly twisted! not impeading belt opperation.

o/s rear brake noise!squeaking

Fail 16 Dec 2010 20,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s front seatbelt badly twisted! not impeading belt opperation.

o/s rear brake noise!squeaking

Pass 29 Dec 2009 19,575 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,791 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 17,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 15,261 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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FJ04 TCZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 46,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 TCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ04 TCZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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