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FJ55 XWL

2005 Smc Quadzilla

Yellow Petrol 234cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,946 mi
Last recorded6,946 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Smc Quadzilla2,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 XWL
MakeSmc
ModelQuadzilla
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine234cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 6,946 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 6,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 6,130 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 6,116 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working front brake switch missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 5,393 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 5,393 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 4,671 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 4,671 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 3,148 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 3,148 miles

Centre Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 2,661 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 2,661 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear carrier loose

Pass 26 Sep 2012 1,925 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 1,342 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 1,342 miles

Centre Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Offside Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 928 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 467 miles

How Reliable is the Smc Quadzilla?

Based on 1,490 MOT tests across 348 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
348
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 35
registration plate missing 29
position lamp(s) not working 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
wheel bearing has excessive play 14
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FJ55 XWL is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla in Yellow with a 234cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Smc Quadzilla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 2,985 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 Smc Quadzilla fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smc Quadzilla typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smc Quadzilla is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ55 XWL registered?

FJ55 XWL is a 2005 Smc Quadzilla, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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