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FX53 PGF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,691 mi
Last recorded139,691 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 PGF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 139,691 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Rear underside slightly corroded

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2025 136,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front hubs slightly corroded

full undertray fitted

underside slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 129,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 124,666 miles

Offside parking brake efficency low

Fail 2 Jan 2023 124,603 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside parking brake efficency low

Pass 31 Dec 2021 118,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 118,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 108,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear lower shock bushes worn and perished

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

fuel cap seal cracked but still creating a seal

Fail 6 Jan 2020 102,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear lower shock bushes worn and perished

front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

fuel cap seal cracked but still creating a seal

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 96,324 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 95,938 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 94,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 93,790 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,813 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 86,353 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,008 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 46,991 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 28,996 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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FX53 PGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FX53 PGF, 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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What year was FX53 PGF registered?

FX53 PGF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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