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FP54 ZFL

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,379 mi
Last recorded67,379 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 ZFL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 67,379 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps tarnished

under body surface corrosion showing

Fail 9 Oct 2025 67,379 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps tarnished

under body surface corrosion showing

Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,776 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

heavey corrosion on under sections & suspension component

Fail 21 Oct 2024 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

heavey corrosion on under sections & suspension component

Pass 19 Oct 2023 61,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 61,782 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,544 miles

both headlamps tarnished

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

headlamps tarnished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 58,546 miles

Nearside headlamp tarnished

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 50,082 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 46,030 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

intake air pipe split

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,477 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 33,441 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs pitted on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 33,441 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs pitted on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,347 miles

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,887 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,211 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 3 Nov 2008 18,135 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,561 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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FP54 ZFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FP54 ZFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP54 ZFL registered?

FP54 ZFL is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 November 2004.

Is FP54 ZFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP54 ZFL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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