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BU05 FEJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,294 mi
Last recorded94,294 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 FEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 94,294 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 94,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 79,117 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 79,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,805 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 61,471 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake has reserve travel

Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

hand brake has reserve travel

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 45,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 42,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,791 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,023 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,287 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 26,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 23,626 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 18,201 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,079 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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BU05 FEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver 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 BU05 FEJ, 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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BU05 FEJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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