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RJ55 TBZ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,674 mi
Last recorded78,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 78,674 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 75,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,431 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 73,837 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 73,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,298 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 72,443 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 71,385 miles

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 28 Sep 2017 71,385 miles

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

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 16 Sep 2016 67,678 miles

front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

nearside wiper blade starting to split on ends

rear number plate stained

rear tyres age cracking on outside tread shoulders

Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,516 miles

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 18 Sep 2015 61,516 miles

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

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,710 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate slightly stained

rear tyres outside edges age crazing

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,338 miles

brake pads wearing down

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

rear number plate slightly stained

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,338 miles

brake pads wearing down

rear number plate slightly stained

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,103 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 4 Sep 2012 42,103 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

long travel on parking brake lever

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 27 Sep 2011 36,223 miles

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

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,223 miles

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,501 miles

rear number plate slightly stained.

Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 19,343 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 19,343 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
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RJ55 TBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RJ55 TBZ, 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 RJ55 TBZ registered?

RJ55 TBZ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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