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GX53 WJN

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

39,703 mi
Last recorded39,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 WJN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 39,703 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 36,193 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 36,193 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn / significantly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face worn / significantly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 35,295 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 31,915 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 30,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 30,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 28,711 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 28,710 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 25,730 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 25,730 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,709 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 23,709 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 22,363 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 22,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,983 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 17,840 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 12,771 miles

Both rear tyres have deep splits inner sidewall

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 12,771 miles

Both rear tyres have deep splits inner sidewall

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2012 11,785 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 10,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,166 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 9,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 9,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 8,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 8,962 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,287 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,701 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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GX53 WJN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 WJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX53 WJN registered?

GX53 WJN is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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