MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))
n/s rear shock absorber leaking?
n/s rear tyre @ 2.mm
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Airbag light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FD54 ETX registered?
FD54 ETX is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 November 2004.
Is FD54 ETX safe to buy?
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