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BJ03 GXN

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,414 mi
Last recorded50,414 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 GXN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 50,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 44,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,052 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2018 39,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front suspension top mount possible required,as spring has wrapped around shock absorber

Fail 2 May 2018 38,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 34,531 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,934 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 28,934 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2015 25,829 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 21,272 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 17,610 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 14,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 10,696 miles

both front strut gaiters split

all tyres cracking with age

Fail 3 May 2011 10,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracking with age

both front strut gaiters split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 3,746 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,610 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 2,303 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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BJ03 GXN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 GXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 GXN registered?

BJ03 GXN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 GXN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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