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GX53 GLF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,697 mi
Last recorded55,697 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GLF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,697 miles

manifold for turbo has a crack in it

Fail 2 Oct 2024 55,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm split and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm split and cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

manifold for turbo has a crack in it

Pass 30 Oct 2023 51,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 50,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 55,681 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 48,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 47,477 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 47,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 37,829 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,457 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 37,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,933 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 32,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 31,473 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 31,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,915 miles

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2012 30,239 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,293 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 26,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 25,024 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 362 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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GX53 GLF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GX53 GLF, 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 GX53 GLF registered?

GX53 GLF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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