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LF03 EDC

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,253 mi
Last recorded87,253 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 EDC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,253 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 87,253 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 87,207 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords very badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 78,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 78,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front seat belt twisted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

engine management warning lamp illuminated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 30 Jan 2017 74,987 miles

engine management light on

plastic outer sill covers fitted

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,290 miles

both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/r brake squeaks in operation

tested in wet condition

Fail 26 Jan 2016 73,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake disc's lightly coated in surface corrosion

items removed from drivers view prior to test

n/s/r brake squeaks in operation

tested in wet condition

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise coming from stearing rack but no play

rear brakes noisey but work

Fail 22 Jan 2015 72,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

knocking noise coming from stearing rack but no play

rear brakes noisey but work

Fail 21 Jan 2014 69,737 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both outer door handles stiff in operation

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,737 miles

both outer door handles stiff in operation

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,584 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,942 miles

Offside front tyre perishing on the outer wall

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,148 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,630 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)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2009 35,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Undertray fitted front to rear on vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2009 27,902 miles

Front windscreen wipers in poor condition

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2009 27,902 miles

Front windscreen wipers in poor condition

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,501 miles

Pkastic sill covers fitted to vehicle

Vehicle has undertrays fitted front the front to the rear

Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,167 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LF03 EDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF03 EDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF03 EDC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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