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BJ03 BXF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,941 mi
Last recorded78,941 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 78,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,879 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,336 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 71,427 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 70,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 68,206 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,055 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 65,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 63,929 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm(175/55/15) & perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,922 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,361 miles

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2014 62,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,859 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,754 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap perished seal

no steering lock fitted

no suspension movement front

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 46,315 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 46,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 43,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,545 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BJ03 BXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 BXF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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