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LF03 DXS

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,061 mi
Last recorded84,061 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,061 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 81,280 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,279 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,112 miles

Front hubs' components are corroded but not to excess.

Light corrosion to rear subframe.

Nearside front brake effort is 30% behind offside ( on limit) attention recommended.

Offside front and rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,112 miles

Front hubs' components are corroded but not to excess.

Light corrosion to rear subframe.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake effort is 30% behind offside ( on limit) attention recommended.

Offside front and rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 74,915 miles

Oil sump corroded, leaking oil

Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil sump corroded, leaking oil

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,176 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 71,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 60,327 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 60,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,067 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,710 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 30,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some damage to rear number plate

Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 20,956 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007
Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,240 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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LF03 DXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF03 DXS, 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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What year was LF03 DXS registered?

LF03 DXS is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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