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GJ55 LWR

2005 Smart Forfour Brabus

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,914 mi
Last recorded141,914 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus66,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 LWR
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Brabus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,914 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 128,228 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 116,608 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 104,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Rear pads slightly worn

Pass 27 Aug 2020 93,232 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 88,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very lumpy tread (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,612 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And very lumpy tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of wear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer drivers door handle worn [but working at time of test]

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake] and handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 19 May 2017 78,468 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 73,522 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 73,522 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 62,590 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2014 62,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine oil filter damaged

exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2013 62,447 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust poor condition

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2013 62,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,055 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracks to tread

near side rear tyre feathered

off side rear tyre small cut to side wall

Fail 16 Oct 2012 58,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cracks to tread

near side rear tyre feathered

off side rear tyre small cut to side wall

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,328 miles

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)

nearside front disc worn

nearside rear tyre has a cut to side wall

offside front disc worn

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Oct 2010 43,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,697 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Brabus?

Based on 4,685 MOT tests across 263 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
4,228
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
263
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 77
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 62
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 43
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GJ55 LWR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 66,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Brabus fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 77 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ55 LWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GJ55 LWR is a 2005 Smart Forfour Brabus, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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