MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and Offside Front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washers are weak
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and Offside Front (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and Offside Front (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen washers are weak
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Headlamp beam aim is at lower limit
Slight rotational play (5mm) at steering wheel rim
Washers weak but adequate
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Driver's door exterior panel is cracked in 2x places but not presenting any sharp edges or protrusions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Squeaking noise from steering when operated but no excessive wear evident
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil leak.
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine oil leak.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
exhaust slightly corroded.
n/s rear tyre cracking up.
o/s & n/s front tyres cracking up.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
engine has oil leaks
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
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BU53 EZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 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 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 BU53 EZM, 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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BU53 EZM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.
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