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LN05 OXF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN05 OXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,641 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 97,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 96,781 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 96,781 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 93,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 90,380 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 87,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 84,772 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 79,032 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,070 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,735 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 65,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,571 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,825 miles

nearside door mirror semi-insecure

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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LN05 OXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN05 OXF, 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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What year was LN05 OXF registered?

LN05 OXF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is LN05 OXF safe to buy?

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