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RF54 JTU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,045 mi
Last recorded93,045 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 JTU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,045 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 92,445 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2020 92,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 91,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 90,033 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)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,029 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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 3 Oct 2016 83,769 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 83,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,234 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Front bumper loose/damaged.

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

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 77,234 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front & rear brake discs corroded.

Front bumper loose/damaged.

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

Surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,138 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 67,586 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 67,443 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,620 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 45,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,012 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 23,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,229 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)

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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RF54 JTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RF54 JTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF54 JTU registered?

RF54 JTU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 October 2004.

Is RF54 JTU safe to buy?

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