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HW04 DEU

2004 Smc Ram

Black Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,124 mi
Last recorded9,124 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Smc Ram2,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 DEU
MakeSmc
ModelRam
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 9,124 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 8,674 miles

Chain slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 8,674 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Chain slightly loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,418 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 8,407 miles

Drive chain excessively worn chain and sprocket (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 7,773 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brakes effective but on limit and attention needed in near future

light switch assembly slightly insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2018 6,244 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 6,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 4,816 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 3,879 miles

adv grease up

all indicator flexi supports perished

chain drive dry

small split offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2013 3,879 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv grease up

all indicator flexi supports perished

chain drive dry

small split offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2012 3,061 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight play n/s top wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 6 Aug 2009 2,876 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 31 Jul 2009 2,868 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Chain guard missing

Pass 5 Apr 2008 2,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 2,461 miles

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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HW04 DEU is a 2004 Smc Ram in Black with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW04 DEU, 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 HW04 DEU registered?

HW04 DEU is a 2004 Smc Ram, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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