Sdc N/a (2004)
2004 Sdc N/a
CarHunch analysed 318 real MOT records for the 2004 Sdc N/a. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 SDC is slightly more reliable than average, with an 83.2% first-time pass rate compared to the UK baseline of 80%, and reassuringly zero dangerous defects recorded across all 318 vehicles tested. However, the 0.9 average failures per vehicle suggests these cars do need attention when they do fail, even if they're not catastrophic.
The extremely low average mileage of 760 miles is a red flag—these are likely low-mileage or recently acquired vehicles in the dataset, making it harder to assess real-world durability over time. When buying a 2004 SDC, check the full service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and braking components, which typically account for the bulk of failures on vehicles this age.
What to check before buying a 2004 Sdc N/a
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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2004 Sdc N/a — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (28% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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