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BJ03 CAE

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,838 mi
Last recorded67,838 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 67,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2023 67,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emission not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,694 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 57,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 45,454 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 35,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 34,062 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 34,061 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 32,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 29,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 29,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 13 May 2016 27,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

front brake pads worn

Fail 13 May 2016 27,607 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

front brake pads worn

Fail 12 May 2015 26,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2015 26,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 May 2013 22,498 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 22,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both Front Tyres perishing

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

Nearside Front Foglamp Not Working

Offside Rear tyre Perishing

Pass 15 May 2012 20,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,491 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 16,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 13,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,380 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 9,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 7,582 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BJ03 CAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 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 (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 CAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 CAE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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