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FJ04 TFZ

2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet48,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 TFZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,962 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 137,960 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2018 137,926 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2017 136,196 miles

Both rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Engine mount deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,297 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 79,988 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 79,988 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,673 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,673 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,937 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,414 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,458 miles

cuts in N/S/F tyre sidewall

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 1 Mar 2008 39,292 miles

advise on cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Fail 1 Mar 2008 39,271 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise on cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Mar 2007

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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FJ04 TFZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 48,984 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ04 TFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ04 TFZ is a 2004 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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