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LJ55 CFO

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 CFO
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,061 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 98,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 92,588 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 92,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 83,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,487 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,809 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 79,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 78,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,335 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 73,053 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 52,100 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 60,221 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,419 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,868 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,025 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 29,402 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 29,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 17,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,649 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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LJ55 CFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 CFO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LJ55 CFO registered?

LJ55 CFO is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LJ55 CFO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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