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HF53 FJY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FJY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 139,605 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front most lower mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 139,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front most lower mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 139,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 101,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,347 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,566 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 67,566 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 63,517 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,367 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 49,145 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres starting to perish

steering stiff

Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres starting to perish

steering stiff

Pass 22 Jun 2016 47,781 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 47,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,715 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,653 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,906 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 23,258 miles

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

both front tyres are perished

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Fail 23 Oct 2012 23,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres are perished

offside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,655 miles

both front tyres are perished slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2010 11,178 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 10,108 miles

some items not visable to test

Pass 8 Oct 2008 9,297 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,151 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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HF53 FJY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HF53 FJY, 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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HF53 FJY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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