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BJ03 NJE

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,503 mi
Last recorded122,503 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NJE
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 122,503 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 119,334 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 117,769 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,174 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,298 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,730 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 105,812 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 98,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays unable to inspect some components

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,291 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 88,478 miles

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

drivers door handle stiff

Fail 5 Sep 2012 88,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers door handle stiff

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,051 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,027 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,879 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 55,188 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 55,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2006 49,108 miles

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
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BJ03 NJE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NJE, 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 NJE is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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