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BF05 OFJ

2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,165 mi
Last recorded70,165 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 63,085 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 62,932 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 55,177 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 55,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 52,312 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 52,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 51,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 50,992 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 bulb out of 10 not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 50,992 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Number plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 1 bulb out of 10 not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,391 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 49,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,833 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 43,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 39,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 37,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,607 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,407 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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BF05 OFJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF05 OFJ, 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

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What year was BF05 OFJ registered?

BF05 OFJ is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BF05 OFJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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