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GX53 ZFA

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Purple Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,418 mi
Last recorded78,418 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ZFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,418 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 78,413 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 74,978 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 74,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 70,509 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 66,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,275 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Fail 31 May 2016 66,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 66,150 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2013 62,347 miles

Both front tyres perished & tread blocks split & lifting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 62,347 miles

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Both front tyres perished & tread blocks split & lifting

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2012 53,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 51,035 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 41,885 miles

wiper relay faulty

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,044 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 30,332 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,345 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 22,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,823 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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GX53 ZFA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Purple with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX53 ZFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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GX53 ZFA is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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