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RJ55 TDU

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 TDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 95,864 miles

Long travel on parking brake.

Rear brakes imbalanced.

induction pipe leaking

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,228 miles

Emissions not tested due to evhaust leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

induction pipe leaking

o/s handbrake not returning to stop

Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,790 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 85,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,414 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

h/brake lever button missing

Fail 17 Oct 2018 82,413 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding w/bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

h/brake lever button missing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,662 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 77,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,234 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f inner disc pad getting low

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,233 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damaged undertray fouling on n/s/f anti-roll bar link

exhaust heatshield insecure

n/s/f inner disc pad getting low

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s/f tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,046 miles

All wheel trims pinching tyre valves

Engine mountings weak

Front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

O/s headlamp pattern poor

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly, bald on inner edge and close to limits

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Oct 2015 73,046 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All wheel trims pinching tyre valves

Engine mountings weak

Front suspension lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating

N/s/f tyre worn unevenly

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

O/s headlamp pattern poor

O/s/f tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating

O/s/r tyre worn unevenly, bald on inner edge and close to limits

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,333 miles

O/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn unevenly and close to service limits

Small chips o/s windscreen

Some corrosion to suspension components

Some deterioration o/s/r tyre carcass

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,047 miles

Light corrosion to front subframe and components

N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and carcass deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear number plate deteriorated

Service wear to front brake discs

Various small chips on screen

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,083 miles

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and some carcass deterioration

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,083 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and some carcass deterioration

O/s/r tyre carcass deteriorating

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,846 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,803 miles

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,086 miles

O/S mirror cover missing.

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 TDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 RJ55 TDU, 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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RJ55 TDU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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