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AJ05 JSY

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Bronze Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,164 mi
Last recorded38,164 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JSY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,164 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside Front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 33,523 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion to suspension and brakes

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 30,205 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 30,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,617 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and suspension

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides heavily cracked and splitting 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing slightly

Pass 29 May 2019 27,294 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 26,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 24,487 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 May 2016 23,282 miles

light misting of oil on rear shocks

Pass 27 May 2015 21,710 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 18,707 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 18,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 13,955 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres cracking

Fail 30 May 2013 13,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 31 May 2012 11,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 10,262 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 10,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 9,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 7,224 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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AJ05 JSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Bronze with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 AJ05 JSY, 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 21 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 AJ05 JSY registered?

AJ05 JSY is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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