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BU03 OJF

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 OJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,747 miles

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.047 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.64% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 363ppm (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,077 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 92,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.061 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.75% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 368ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft pick up ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft pick up ring broken (3.4.2)

Engine management warning light on

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap seal pershing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 84,126 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 81,446 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; o/side and nearside rear "ABS" rings corroded and split

Fail 17 Jan 2013 81,441 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; o/side and nearside rear "ABS" rings corroded and split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,989 miles

Both front brake discs are rusted.(Vehicle has been standing.)

Both front tyres slightly low on tread.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 79,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front brake discs are rusted.(Vehicle has been standing.)

Both front tyres slightly low on tread.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,899 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,892 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,009 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,625 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,140 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,240 miles

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

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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BU03 OJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BU03 OJF, 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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BU03 OJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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