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LD54 HGO

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

50,214 mi
Last recorded50,214 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 HGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty patch around the centre of the brake disc where the brake pads make contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooves on the disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 50,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty patch around the centre of the brake disc where the brake pads make contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooves on the disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 48,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty patch around the centre of the brake disc where the brake pads make contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooves on the disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 48,613 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty patch around the centre of the brake disc where the brake pads make contact (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooves on the disc face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 46,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Possible diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted lips and light grooving over the disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 44,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,811 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,201 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,111 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 41,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,479 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 39,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear boot not open from outside

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,264 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner and outer side nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 32,462 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,911 miles

Near side front tyre cut on outer and inner side

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 29,911 miles

Near side front tyre cut on outer and inner side

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,227 miles

Near side front tyre wall damage

Near side rear wheel slightly out of shape

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 23,362 miles

Near side front tyre cut on wall and rim slightly out of shape

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,362 miles

Near side front tyre cut on wall and rim slightly out of shape

Near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,409 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 18,245 miles

Near side rear tyre rim out of shape

Off side front tyre rim out of shape

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 18,245 miles

Near side rear tyre rim out of shape

Off side front tyre rim out of shape

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,159 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,071 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 8,799 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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LD54 HGO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD54 HGO, 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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LD54 HGO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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