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BJ03 GXG

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Turquoise Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GXG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2021 92,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,103 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 2 Oct 2019 87,559 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,844 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2017 79,902 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 76,706 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

N/s/r tyre worn to limits

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to all coil springs

Some corrosion to front shock absorbers

Some uneven wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2016 76,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits

N/s/r tyre worn to limits

O/s/r tyre worn to service limits

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear shock absorbers bushes deteriorating

Some corrosion to all coil springs

Some corrosion to front shock absorbers

Some uneven wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,326 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Plastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to to macpherson struts, coil springs, suspension subframes and rear axle beam

Some deterioration and movement to rear shock absorber bushes

Uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,340 miles

General corrosion to front suspension

Light scoring and corrosion to front brake discs

Plastic covers, liners and trays preventing full examination

Some deterioration to front brake hoses

Some deterioration to rearshock absorber bushes

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,848 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and bald inner edges

Corrosion to rear axle beam and components

Front brake hoses deteriorating

General corrosion to front shock absorber bodies and hubs

O/s/f brake discs scored pitted and corroded with evidence of heat

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to front subframe

Pass 1 May 2012 58,128 miles

Corrosion to both front shock absorber tubes

Emission erratic

Fuel cap seal perishing

N/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Rear number plate delaminating

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Jun 2011 52,678 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis rail

Emissions erratic

Exhaust manifold cracked

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2011 52,642 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 13 May 2010 48,030 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating

Emission erratic

Front tyres wearing unevenly

N/s/f tyre worn to limits

O/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Rear shock lower bushes deteriorating

Fail 12 May 2010 48,030 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Emission erratic

Both front tyres deteriorating

Front tyres wearing unevenly

N/s/f tyre worn to limits

O/s headlamp aim on upper limit

Rear shock lower bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2009 44,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,383 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 40,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 36,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 25,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

Based on 3,078 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,537
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Full Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliability report

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BJ03 GXG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Turquoise with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,907 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 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 GXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 GXG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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