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BJ03 NJX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,649 mi
Last recorded97,649 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,649 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,904 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn but not dangerous

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs worn but not dangerous

Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,105 miles

Both rear tyre treads close to limit

Front brake pads not full contact area with discs

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,105 miles

Both rear tyre treads close to limit

Front brake pads not full contact area with discs

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,706 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 58,706 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 54,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,689 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,102 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,897 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low & wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,706 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,346 miles

slight chip in front w/screen

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,192 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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BJ03 NJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 NJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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BJ03 NJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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