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RX59 JFO

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,535 mi
Last recorded114,535 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 JFO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,535 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 114,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 112,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 11,090 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,300 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 109,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 65,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,432 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 59,569 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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RX59 JFO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX59 JFO, 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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RX59 JFO is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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