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GN03 CRJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,122 mi
Last recorded41,122 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 CRJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 41,122 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated close to excess (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 39,501 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 35,682 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 35,669 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,258 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 30,255 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 30,083 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear wheel arch missing

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 30,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nearside rear wheel arch missing

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 29,732 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,890 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,261 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,204 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,957 miles

o/s/r tyre lightly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,601 miles

front tyres perished sidewalls.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,316 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 13,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,858 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 7,976 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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GN03 CRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN03 CRJ, 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 GN03 CRJ registered?

GN03 CRJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is GN03 CRJ safe to buy?

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