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FY03 ZFW

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,292 mi
Last recorded44,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 ZFW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,292 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 44,292 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 26,762 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 26,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 21,894 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 20,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,140 miles

n/s/r indicator lense cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 17,172 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jul 2009 15,429 miles

advise front tyres slightly perished.

advise nail in o/s/r tyre.

advise small cut in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,546 miles

rear number plate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 11,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 8,742 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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FY03 ZFW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY03 ZFW, 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 FY03 ZFW registered?

FY03 ZFW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is FY03 ZFW safe to buy?

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