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LD54 MXZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,374 mi
Last recorded133,374 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 MXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear back plate corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2021 129,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on wishbone joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer edge starting to wear

Offside Front inner edge starting to wear

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,479 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 122,478 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 114,717 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 111,352 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Hole in o/s front bumper

Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Gearbox oil leak

Hole in o/s front bumper

Pass 20 Mar 2015 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 104,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 69,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,222 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 46,782 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 38,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 30,162 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
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LD54 MXZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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