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GW04 EJX

2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,537 mi
Last recorded34,537 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe46,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW04 EJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 34,537 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 30,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 25,615 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 23,062 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 22,153 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,851 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 21,849 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 19,094 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 16,799 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Front wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside headlamp has condensation in unit.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,765 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Nearside headlamp has condensation in unit.

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 14,758 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Nearside headlamp has condensation in unit.

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 14,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 13,117 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Feb 2015 13,117 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres perished

offside front brake binding by hand

Pass 21 Feb 2014 12,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,524 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Feb 2013 11,524 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Feb 2012 10,773 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 14 Feb 2012 10,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,880 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 7,832 miles

front number plate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,091 miles

advise front number plate

Pass 22 Feb 2007 4,641 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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GW04 EJX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GW04 EJX, 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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GW04 EJX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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