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FJ53 PHU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,556 mi
Last recorded68,556 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PHU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 68,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 66,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front brake discs corroded

water leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 65,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perrished

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

surface corrosion to various componants of under vehicle

Pass 15 Apr 2017 65,162 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 57,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too bright, bulb fitted incorrectly (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Too dim, bulb fitted incorrectly (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,899 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 52,898 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,988 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 43,853 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 40,286 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 28,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,140 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 PHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PHU, 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 PHU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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