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MJ55 XDZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,383 mi
Last recorded146,383 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 XDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 146,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,383 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 141,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 141,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 134,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,137 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 128,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,606 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

both rear cracking

engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2016 121,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear cracking

engine cover fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,519 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,470 miles

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front tyre getting low on inner edges (step tyres)

offside rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly faded

three bulbs not working on center stop lamp

Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,470 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe trim corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front tyre getting low on inner edges (step tyres)

offside rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly faded

three bulbs not working on center stop lamp

Pass 18 Sep 2013 99,018 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,747 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly, view to road still ok

Fail 30 Aug 2012 80,747 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly, view to road still ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 70,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,440 miles

Front wheel alignment needs adjusting

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

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

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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

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MJ55 XDZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ55 XDZ, 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 MJ55 XDZ registered?

MJ55 XDZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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