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GF05 LGN

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,458 mi
Last recorded126,458 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LGN
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 126,458 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 126,458 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged internal (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 112,230 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 112,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 108,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 108,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,473 miles

o/s/r parking brake only just meeting the requirements

Fail 17 Aug 2017 103,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,927 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,592 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 86,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 78,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 Aug 2013 69,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,546 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 195/50/15 H

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,906 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 43,511 miles

nearside front road wheel inner bead rim slightly distorted

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,285 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,315 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

unable to check rear seat belts

How Reliable is the Smart Forfour Pulse?

Based on 12,769 MOT tests across 738 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,821
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
738
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 444
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Registration plate lamp not working 409
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 337
Stop lamp not working 237
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GF05 LGN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 69,240 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 Forfour Pulse fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 LGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Forfour Pulse typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Smart Forfour Pulse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GF05 LGN registered?

GF05 LGN is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is GF05 LGN safe to buy?

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