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GF55 EXC

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,546 mi
Last recorded114,546 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EXC
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 114,546 miles

Head lamps intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 114,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated and leaking

Head lamps intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2022 91,853 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 78,196 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 73,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 68,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 63,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,978 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 53,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 41,007 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2013 40,957 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly and close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 35,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 35,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 29,801 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

wear to front brake discs

Fail 28 May 2011 29,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,867 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,803 miles

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

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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GF55 EXC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF55 EXC, 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 GF55 EXC registered?

GF55 EXC is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is GF55 EXC safe to buy?

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