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BJ03 BXR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,096 mi
Last recorded54,096 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet47,258 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,096 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,026 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 53,787 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 53,787 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer sleeve damaged

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

Pass 6 May 2015 53,636 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 17 Apr 2015 53,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine M;I;L; warning displayed

front brake discs corroded

high level stop lamp has segment not working

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

nearside front tyre side walls cracking and deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,568 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 39,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front spot light damaged and not working

Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 28,404 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 29,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 20,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 20,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,775 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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BJ03 BXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 47,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 BXR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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