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FJ53 PHZ

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,256 mi
Last recorded62,256 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo53,681 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,256 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 62,256 miles

Emissions not tested Due to lack of fuel and oil lamp warning flashing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,801 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 57,790 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,428 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 52,460 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 52,460 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 49,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 49,888 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 43,957 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 43,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 42,182 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,336 miles

o/side seat belt twisted

Fail 5 Mar 2011 36,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/side seat belt twisted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 32,773 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,824 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 29,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,568 miles

offside front brake disc worn

sidemovement in offside front shock absorber

Fail 19 Sep 2006 20,568 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

offside front brake disc worn

sidemovement in offside front shock absorber

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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FJ53 PHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 53,681 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ53 PHZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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