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BJ03 GWD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,042 mi
Last recorded72,042 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GWD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,042 miles

EML on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

covers restricting view of testable items

Fail 25 Apr 2017 72,028 miles

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

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

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

EML on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

covers restricting view of testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on front tyrewall edges

Fail 3 Apr 2015 63,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight cracking on front tyrewall edges

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear Tyre has small tear to canvas

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear Tyre has small tear to canvas

Fail 23 Apr 2013 60,483 miles

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

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

off side front tyre small cuts in sidewall,

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,483 miles

off side front tyre small cuts in sidewall,

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,653 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 50,429 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,597 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,874 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 39,361 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 GWD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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