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FD54 ETX

2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,812 mi
Last recorded141,812 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour67,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 ETX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 141,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 141,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,230 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 138,734 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 137,686 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 134,777 miles

n/s rear shock absorber leaking?

n/s rear tyre @ 2.mm

Fail 5 Feb 2015 134,777 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear shock absorber leaking?

n/s rear tyre @ 2.mm

Pass 10 Feb 2014 123,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,077 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 100,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,961 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,401 miles

Airbag light on

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,401 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 40,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,357 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,557 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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FD54 ETX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FD54 ETX, 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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FD54 ETX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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