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LJ05 ESG

2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,429 mi
Last recorded76,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)52,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ESG
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 75,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 73,544 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 72,698 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 72,244 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 71,810 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 69,554 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 69,550 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,148 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,148 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,004 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlight glass broken but not affecting the beam pattern

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm Depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 66,004 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlight glass broken but not affecting the beam pattern

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm Depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 35,922 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,902 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 34,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,845 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 23,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,584 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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LJ05 ESG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 52,084 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 Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ05 ESG registered?

LJ05 ESG is a 2005 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 11 July 2005.

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