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BU53 FBX

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,302 mi
Last recorded43,302 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe49,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 FBX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 43,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 175/55/15 Royal black (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 175/55/15 Royal black (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ perishing 175/55/15 Royal Black (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/ perishing 175/55/15 Royal Black (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,022 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 41,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,517 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

both handbrake cable outer sheaths split and swollen

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,184 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,893 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,829 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jul 2018 35,804 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,089 miles

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 33,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,764 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,976 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,976 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,534 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 18,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,673 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 12,900 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,288 miles

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
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BU53 FBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU53 FBX registered?

BU53 FBX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is BU53 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 FBX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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