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BJ03 NHH

2003 Mcc Smart

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

68,168 mi
Last recorded68,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart49,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NHH
MakeMcc
ModelSmart
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 68,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and inner sidewall cracking and split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 68,167 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and inner sidewall cracking and split (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 66,925 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 66,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 65,743 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 25 May 2021 65,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 29 May 2020 64,752 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 64,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

limited inspection under boy covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,395 miles

under trays + sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 17 Jul 2018 62,360 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

under trays + sill covers fitted obscuring some under vehicle components.

Fail 9 May 2018 62,302 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear slight cracking on inner tyre walls

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 58,954 miles

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

Nearside handbrake did not lock up when tested

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 53,388 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking?)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 47,591 miles

Lower effort on nearside front brakes but car pulls up evenly

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 42,670 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount badly corroded and needs replacing

Pass 19 May 2010 37,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,617 miles
Fail 20 May 2009

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres "ON" maximum wear limit on inside edges. (tracking ???)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 26,338 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres "ON" maximum wear limit on inside edges. (tracking ???)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 15,380 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart?

Based on 1,784 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,004
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 93
Stop lamp not working 86
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 49
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 45
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BJ03 NHH is a 2003 Mcc Smart in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 49,194 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 93 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 NHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 NHH registered?

BJ03 NHH is a 2003 Mcc Smart, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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