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BJ03 NDE

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,093 mi
Last recorded62,093 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 62,093 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 62,081 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 62,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

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))

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 61,907 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines (1.1.11 (c))

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))

all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank cap seal perishing

Headlamp beam pattern slightly blurred

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 61,678 miles

Fuel tank cap seal starting to crack

Headlamp beam pattern starting to blur

Pass 30 Sep 2020 61,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2019 61,489 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2019 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,471 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 58,381 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 55,977 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 55,772 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 52,671 miles

Brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 47,709 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 42,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 36,784 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 36,784 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2009 30,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Pass 21 May 2009 30,552 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATED

Fail 23 May 2008 24,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,701 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 18,775 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,950 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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BJ03 NDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 49,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 NDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 NDE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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