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GU54 GXJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,637 mi
Last recorded133,637 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 GXJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,637 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill...weak in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,173 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubber broken

Pass 18 Oct 2021 131,472 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 129,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,983 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 125,983 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 118,520 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 113,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 105,559 miles

Nearside Front cut tyre sidewall no cord

Nearside Rear alloy has slight buckle

Offside Front alloy has slight buckle

Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,138 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 92,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 84,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 76,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 67,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,726 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE VERY WORN POSS BELOW MINIMUM THICKNESS

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE QUITE WORN + CHECK MINIMUM THICKNESS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,613 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 43,610 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 33,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GU54 GXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GU54 GXJ, 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 GU54 GXJ registered?

GU54 GXJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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