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WJ54 DGF

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,135 mi
Last recorded55,135 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 DGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear direction indicator lamp slightly damaged outer lens

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering UJ slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2018 55,135 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear direction indicator lamp slightly damaged outer lens

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering UJ slight play

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,362 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp has elements not working

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Indicator outer lense damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged and loose

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and loose

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

eml light on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,001 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,709 miles

body damage no sharp edges

hi-level brake light 60% working

Fail 18 Sep 2015 27,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

body damage no sharp edges

hi-level brake light 60% working

tracking check

Pass 2 Sep 2014 17,988 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 17,988 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,727 miles

nsr lamp suround broken

Fail 26 Sep 2013 14,727 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

nsr lamp suround broken

tracking check

Fail 1 Oct 2012 10,206 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,206 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2011 8,577 miles

rear tyres splitting

Fail 27 Sep 2011 8,577 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres splitting

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 7,809 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 7,809 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,632 miles

nsr lamp surround damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 5,876 miles

nsr moulding light broken

Fail 25 Sep 2007 5,876 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsr moulding light broken

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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WJ54 DGF 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 57.1%.

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 WJ54 DGF, 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 WJ54 DGF registered?

WJ54 DGF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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