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RE54 XRJ

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

168,126 mi
Last recorded168,126 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 XRJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,126 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 168,072 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 158,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 129,253 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Dec 2021 129,253 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 121,923 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 121,922 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 110,847 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 29 May 2019 110,712 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 May 2018 99,979 miles

Nearside front brake binding slighty

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2017 92,452 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust leak front.

Fail 15 May 2017 92,452 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust leak front.

Pass 18 May 2016 86,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2015 78,634 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 78,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 73,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2013 66,875 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,874 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,417 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,117 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,102 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 24,102 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre on limit

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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RE54 XRJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RE54 XRJ, 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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RE54 XRJ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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