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FJ53 PJX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,095 mi
Last recorded50,095 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PJX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,095 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 50,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,944 miles

nearside front tyre cracked sidewall to tread

Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,944 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked sidewall to tread

Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,802 miles

both front tyres stress cracked sidewall to tread

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,970 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 30,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,300 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,483 miles

water hose rubbing on rack and pinion gaiter (off side)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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FJ53 PJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ53 PJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ53 PJX registered?

FJ53 PJX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is FJ53 PJX safe to buy?

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