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LG54 XOZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG54 XOZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 83,639 miles

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

Front Direction indicator insecure Both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 83,639 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator insecure Both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 80,968 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 80,968 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 71,365 miles

slight cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 24 Oct 2023 71,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight cut to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,110 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,481 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 54,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2019 51,494 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 46,277 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 46,277 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 42,028 miles

see seperate document.

Fail 11 May 2017 42,023 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' spiders Webb. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

see seperate document.

Pass 17 May 2016 41,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 39,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s brake discs is rusty (area reduced)

r/o/s tyre tyre is badly perished and not flat in tread

Pass 20 May 2015 39,045 miles

exhaust is very rusty

r/n/s brake discs is rusty (area reduced)

r/o/s tyre tyre is badly perished and not flat in tread

Fail 21 Mar 2014 31,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyres is perished

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,716 miles

exhaust rusty

r/o/s tyres is perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn and n/s pads are very low

r/n/s discs very rusty (surface)

r/o/s tyre perished

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,274 miles

front brake pads appear approx 85% worn, wear noted on both front brake disc.

r/o/s tyre perished

rear brake rise slightly uneven

surface rust noted on r/n/s brake disc

Fail 22 Jun 2012 28,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear approx 85% worn, wear noted on both front brake disc.

r/o/s tyre perished

rear brake rise slightly uneven

surface rust noted on r/n/s brake disc

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,086 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake fluid level down

f/o/s tyre worn on the inner and outer shoulders

wear noted on both front and rear brake disc

f/o/s tyre splitting on both side wall

Pass 18 May 2010 17,478 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 16,050 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,050 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,589 miles

slight travel parking brake

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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LG54 XOZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LG54 XOZ, 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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LG54 XOZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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