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BJ03 CCV

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

113,353 mi
Last recorded113,353 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,353 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle / sub frame corroding

under - trays & plastic side skirts fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2025 112,552 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic side skirts fitted

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2025 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic side skirts fitted

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic side skirts fitted

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2024 111,552 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic side skirts fitted

under - trays fitted / not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2023 108,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 105,764 miles

ALL UNDERBOBY PARTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 105,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL UNDERBOBY PARTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 104,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 104,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 101,758 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 101,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,537 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,016 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 82,712 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BAD MISFIRE ON ENGINE

BURNING SMELL FROM ENGINE BAY

EML ON

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,476 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 56,546 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight play detected in the steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2011

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

slight play detected in the steering rack

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,462 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,630 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 40,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 40,983 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,775 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 26,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,894 miles

o/s front tyre just legal

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 CCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 CCV, 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 CCV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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