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MJ54 YPX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,624 mi
Last recorded110,624 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 YPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,472 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 103,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,695 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,396 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 87,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 87,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,237 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 81,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,124 miles

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

low oil level showing in dipstick

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,182 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/f (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and o/s/r (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 69,515 miles

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

high level brake light has 40 percent of bulbs out

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on edges

offside rear tyre on limit amd very low on outside edge

Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,515 miles

high level brake light has 40 percent of bulbs out

nearside front tyre close to limit and very low on edges

offside rear tyre on limit amd very low on outside edge

Fail 2 Jan 2014 64,102 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,102 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 58,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gear linkage stiff

Pass 31 Dec 2012 58,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gear linkage stiff

Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,367 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 51,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Dec 2010 45,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 45,634 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 33,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 33,621 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,197 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 29,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

NO OIL IN ENGINE , OIL FILTER VERY RUSTY

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

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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MJ54 YPX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 MJ54 YPX, 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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MJ54 YPX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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