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GJ52 TCY

2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

71,386 mi
Last recorded71,386 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto50,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 TCY
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion Softouch Auto
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 71,386 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, both N/S&O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2025 71,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy, both N/S&O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2024 70,044 miles

Front headlights, outer lenses, fading

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 68,259 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2023 68,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel low reading (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 65,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polish outer lens, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 65,392 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 65,391 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,710 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 61,687 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 58,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,412 miles

Front tow bar fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 56,524 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 56,524 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,635 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,369 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel cap washer perished change asap

Pass 27 May 2014 53,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel cap sealing washer starting to perish

Pass 23 May 2013 51,657 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 51,222 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 49,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2010 48,196 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 48,194 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 May 2009 43,049 miles

antifreeze should be changed every 4 years

brake fluid should be changed every 2 years

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 May 2008 35,786 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 28,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,361 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto?

Based on 11,918 MOT tests across 703 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
703
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 446
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 335
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 242
Headlamp aim too low 220
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 198
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GJ52 TCY is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 50,906 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 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 446 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 TCY is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion Softouch Auto, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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