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LJ04 XBF

2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,401 mi
Last recorded48,401 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 XBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,401 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2024 48,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 43,414 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 36,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 30,046 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 30,044 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 25,917 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 25,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 24,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 22,141 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 20,274 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 18,711 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,297 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 14,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,617 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 12,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 9,967 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 9,967 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 8,847 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 7,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,828 miles

management light on

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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LJ04 XBF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 48,548 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 XBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 XBF registered?

LJ04 XBF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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