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SJ05 OHG

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,687 mi
Last recorded29,687 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 OHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 29,687 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy pipe end ferrol (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp getting opaque

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp lens fading

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front electric window inn opp not part of test

Fail 9 Mar 2023 27,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe to cat exaust clam damaged and causing major loss og gas unable to do emmisons test (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing and cv boot detached from cup (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded and heavily distorted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside 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 Front cv boot seal loosing very slight amounts of grease through outer seal clip

Offside Front electric window inn opp not part of test

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 26,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,938 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 25,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 24,628 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,096 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 22,096 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,407 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 20,104 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,778 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 17,774 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 15,738 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 15,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,134 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,961 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 11,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,818 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 6,833 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 6,833 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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SJ05 OHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver 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 SJ05 OHG, 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 SJ05 OHG registered?

SJ05 OHG is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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