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LB54 HXF

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 116,363 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 116,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,817 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 110,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 101,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 91,465 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 91,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 82,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 61,974 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,856 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,184 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,516 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 38,516 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 27,763 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2015 27,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,350 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 19,555 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 16,287 miles

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

advise rear number plate slightly deterated

advise slightly cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 29 May 2010 13,831 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 13,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 10,597 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,207 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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LB54 HXF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB54 HXF, 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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LB54 HXF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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