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BU53 ZJX

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,571 mi
Last recorded79,571 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 ZJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 79,571 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 77,777 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 76,933 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 76,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 75,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 72,650 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Fail 25 May 2022 72,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Pass 22 Sep 2020 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured fuse box loose in footwell (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,342 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount slight movement

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,853 miles

stone chip in front screen

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,788 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,144 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,640 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 42,640 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 33,095 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 25,426 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BU53 ZJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 ZJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was BU53 ZJX registered?

BU53 ZJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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