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ST54 FFR

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Gold Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FFR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,009 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,374 miles

2.5 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Fail 16 Sep 2015 115,374 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE TO CAT JOINT IS BLOWING (7.1.2)

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

2.5 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM .

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam GLB 499 (1.7.5a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS PUNCTURED

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,785 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 103,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1.5 LITRES OF 5W30 ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE ADDED AS ENGINE OIL WAS JUST TOUCHING THE DIP-STICK BUT IS NOW 3/4 THE WAY UP BETWEEN MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM MARKS ON THE DIP-STICK .

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 92,940 miles

2 LITRE OF LOW-ASH OIL WAS ADDED

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 92,940 miles

2 LITRE OF LOW-ASH OIL WAS ADDED

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner shoulder

rear discs worn

requires alignment

Pass 6 Sep 2011 70,912 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE DUE TO BEENING KERBED.205/45VR16.COULD DO WITH THE ALIGNMENT BEING CHECKED.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,581 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,581 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Requires tracking

offside rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,017 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,762 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,762 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,241 miles

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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ST54 FFR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Gold with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST54 FFR, 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 ST54 FFR registered?

ST54 FFR is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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