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WL54 ODF

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,302 mi
Last recorded85,302 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 ODF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,302 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,147 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2024 80,104 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 73,009 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 65,162 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 Nov 2021 57,631 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 49,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,478 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 33,822 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock casing corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 32,178 miles

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

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

general corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,164 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 30,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,579 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,117 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,263 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,245 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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WL54 ODF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL54 ODF, 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 WL54 ODF registered?

WL54 ODF is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is WL54 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL54 ODF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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