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LF03 DWV

2003 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,792 mi
Last recorded103,792 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Forfour87,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 103,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 97,492 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 97,492 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2018 94,776 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 May 2018 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Both front brake hoses perishing

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

Offside front headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,871 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 80,734 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 80,734 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 77,913 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 77,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 76,549 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 73,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,582 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,802 miles

Front brake disc's worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 50,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 50,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,091 miles

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,091 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

REAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,824 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 32,685 miles

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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LF03 DWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 87,958 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF03 DWV is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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