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GX04 HYA

2004 Smc Ram

Blue Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Smc Ram2,424 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HYA
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 25 Apr 2025

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 2,604 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 2,596 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2010 2,424 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 2,417 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,331 miles

monoshock pin wear

Fail 17 Mar 2009 2,331 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Smc Ram?

Based on 574 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
175
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 40
Obligatory mirror missing 13
registration plate missing 12
wheel bearing has excessive play 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
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GX04 HYA is a 2004 Smc Ram in Blue with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 Smc Ram models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,424 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smc Ram fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 HYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Ram typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Smc Ram is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 HYA registered?

GX04 HYA is a 2004 Smc Ram, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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