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FJ53 HGC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

109,567 mi
Last recorded109,567 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HGC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 109,567 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2024 108,340 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 108,205 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 99,336 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 94,667 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,201 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,492 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,467 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn to inside edge of tread area

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 52,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 50,755 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 50,447 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 50,235 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight damp around N/S/F Shock/Strut

Pass 10 Nov 2011 50,235 miles

Slight damp around N/S/F Shock/Strut

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,259 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 42,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,399 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 38,492 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2006 32,931 miles

offside front tyre 2.0mm tread

Fail 2 Sep 2006 32,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

inner brake pads restricted view

offside front tyre 2.0mm tread depth

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 HGC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HGC, 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 HGC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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