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LF03 DXV

2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,729 mi
Last recorded72,729 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A49,907 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 DXV
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Passion S-touch 16 A
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 72,729 miles

Front Coolant leak Bulkhead Area ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Drivers /Passenger (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 72,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak Bulkhead Area ()

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Drivers /Passenger (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 68,857 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 68,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRACK CONTROL ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,088 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 67,088 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 64,732 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 64,732 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 62,560 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 55,636 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack ends X2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 50,427 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 50,427 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 38,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,800 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,140 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 14,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,149 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 7,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 5,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,799 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 2,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 2,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A?

Based on 3,078 MOT tests across 199 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
3,537
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
199
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Stop lamp not working 60
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 56
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
Full Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A reliability report

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LF03 DXV is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 49,907 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 110 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 DXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF03 DXV registered?

LF03 DXV is a 2003 Mcc Smart Passion S-touch 16 A, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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