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PJ54 TZF

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,136 mi
Last recorded111,136 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 TZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 111,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 111,135 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,772 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2017 102,771 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2016 96,179 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,709 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,709 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,678 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADV engine mil on dash

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 81,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 73,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,774 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 62,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 54,338 miles

near side front inner alloy wheel slightly dent

Pass 9 Feb 2010 52,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 Feb 2009 41,207 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,319 miles

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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PJ54 TZF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ54 TZF, 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 PJ54 TZF registered?

PJ54 TZF is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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