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LX54 YSN

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,436 mi
Last recorded122,436 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YSN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 122,436 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 115,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 110,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 100,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 139,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 88,735 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,570 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEW DISKS NEEDED NEXT PAD CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NEW DISKS NEEDED NEXT PAD CHANGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 82,556 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened new disks needed next pad change (3.5.1i)

n/s wing indicator outer cover broken and lamp will deteriorate and need changing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,379 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,909 miles

CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2015 66,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,455 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,477 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,064 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 41,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,779 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,677 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,828 miles

oil filter loose

water on min level in expansion tank

Fail 22 Feb 2008 19,828 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

oil filter loose

water on min level in expansion tank

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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LX54 YSN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX54 YSN, 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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What year was LX54 YSN registered?

LX54 YSN is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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