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WF54 FDU

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,143 mi
Last recorded143,143 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 FDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,143 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 143,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 136,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2023 127,322 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 127,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,772 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle shrouds missing

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 120,978 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle shrouds missing

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,022 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Offside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Offside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,556 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 112,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,710 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 104,704 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,365 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 87,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,747 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,727 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 64,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 58,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,275 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,780 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 44,780 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,419 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,711 miles

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

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

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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WF54 FDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WF54 FDU, 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 WF54 FDU registered?

WF54 FDU is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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