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BJ03 GWN

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,912 mi
Last recorded57,912 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 57,912 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,397 miles

20%imbalance in front brakes

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

Reversing sensors restrict illumination of rear number plate

Pass 13 Aug 2021 46,088 miles

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

rear registration plate illumination restricted by reversing sensors

Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear registration plate illumination restricted by reversing sensors

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 44,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 44,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 42,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 40,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,913 miles

Undertrays fitted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2016 37,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,760 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 30,163 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 30,163 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,165 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 25,163 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 20,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,064 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 16,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,088 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,322 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 6,788 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 6,788 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 6,044 miles

Full under body covering fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 3,231 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 GWN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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