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BJ03 GWC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,456 mi
Last recorded87,456 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 87,456 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all slight discolored (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damage

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 86,274 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 84,868 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

all under body covers fitted and general underbody suspension components slightly corroded .

slight play in inner steering rack joints.

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,503 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Underbody covers fitted and general underbody and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,267 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under body corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2020 69,267 miles

Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Under body corroded

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2019 67,894 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Underbody area slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,401 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,466 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,104 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,778 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 58,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 56,128 miles

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

front tyres perished

rear tail pipe on exhaust missing

Pass 16 May 2011 52,145 miles

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

Fuel cap seal splitting

Pass 10 May 2010 46,897 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 41,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 41,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,724 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 30,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,884 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 GWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GWC, 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 GWC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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