MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
CHILD SEATS FITTED
N/S HEAD LAMP DIP BEAM OUTPUT IS POOR
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
SCREECHING SOUND WHEN STARTING AND LOADING THE ALTERNATOR
SECTIONS OF THE HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT IS NOT WORKING
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s head light output is low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?
Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY05 JHX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RY05 JHX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RY05 JHX?
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What year was RY05 JHX registered?
RY05 JHX is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is RY05 JHX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY05 JHX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY05 JHX have outstanding finance?
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