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BJ54 JJO

2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition63,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JJO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Black Edition
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,687 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 102,004 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 64,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 44,882 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 64,990 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,084 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,559 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,361 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 38,109 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,103 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

one bulb in high level brake light inopperative

Fail 30 Oct 2007 24,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

one bulb in high level brake light inopperative

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Black Edition?

Based on 4,486 MOT tests across 285 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,592
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 146
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
Registration plate lamp not working 132
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 104
position lamp(s) not working 83
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BJ54 JJO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 63,230 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 Forfour Black Edition fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 146 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 JJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Black Edition typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Smart Forfour Black Edition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 JJO is a 2004 Smart Forfour Black Edition, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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