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GP54 JHF

2005 Smart Forfour Pulse

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,559 mi
Last recorded127,559 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse69,240 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP54 JHF
MakeSmart
ModelForfour Pulse
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 127,559 miles

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

head lamp images poor

Fail 26 Sep 2020 127,559 miles

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

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

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

head lamp images poor

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,906 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 116,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 10,300 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,146 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 67,772 miles

both windowscreen wiper blades are starting to smear the screen

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,464 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,802 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,508 miles

boot not checked area full

Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,685 miles

gear change very stiff

2 segments of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,172 miles

gear change stiff

Fail 17 Feb 2010 40,168 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

gear change stiff

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Jan 2009 33,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,529 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GP54 JHF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GP54 JHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP54 JHF registered?

GP54 JHF is a 2005 Smart Forfour Pulse, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is GP54 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP54 JHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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