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BF05 OFX

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,702 mi
Last recorded129,702 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OFX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 129,702 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 129,702 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 123,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 121,339 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,369 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 107,091 miles

Front Brake disc has a slight wear (Nearside and Offside)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Bumper has a slight damage

Offside Rear Wheel slight grabby

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 98,019 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 97,871 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 91,229 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,319 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,764 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 67,796 miles

front tyres worn heavily on edges

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,313 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 55,313 miles

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

n/sr tyre wearing on outer treads

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,001 miles

o/sf tyre wearing on inner / outer treads

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,472 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blade split nearside front

wiper blade split offside front

Pass 12 Aug 2009 31,233 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 24,269 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BF05 OFX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF05 OFX, 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 BF05 OFX registered?

BF05 OFX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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