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FJ53 HFU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,559 mi
Last recorded63,559 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 63,559 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 60,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 3 Jan 2019 60,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,493 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 57,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 50,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,642 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 40,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 33,339 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,582 miles

Fuel filler cap starting to deteriorate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,362 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp has one bulb not working

Fail 8 Jul 2013 32,361 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp has one bulb not working

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,961 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,592 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 24,213 miles

both front tyres perishing (1456515t)

both rear tyres perishing (1755515T)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,823 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,067 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 12,944 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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FJ53 HFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ53 HFU, 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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FJ53 HFU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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