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LF03 CVG

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,207 mi
Last recorded115,207 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 CVG
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 115,207 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 115,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,897 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 109,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 109,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 107,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 107,743 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported holder broke (7.1.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 104,488 miles

Coolant hose is rubbing against the steering rack.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

N/S handbrake cable is in poor condition.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

O/S/F wheel bearing is noisy.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Sump is corroding.

Wipers smear.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,488 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Coolant hose is rubbing against the steering rack.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

N/S handbrake cable is in poor condition.

N/S/F shock absorber is leaking.

O/S/F wheel bearing is noisy.

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Sump is corroding.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 101,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,803 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

horn requires attention

n/s/f shock appears damp

rear exhaust box has tiny crack around mount

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 88,972 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer slightly torn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 73,241 miles

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 73,241 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 61,313 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 May 2009 48,594 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 48,594 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 35,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2008 35,643 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,458 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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LF03 CVG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 CVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF03 CVG is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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