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LF03 EDU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,829 mi
Last recorded37,829 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 EDU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 37,829 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 37,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2024 34,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 32,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 31,173 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 31,173 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 30,229 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic Trim From Engine Bay Insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2020 30,220 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Plastic Trim From Engine Bay Insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2018 28,755 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scoring to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 28,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively scoring to brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,881 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,775 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres worn

Pass 31 May 2016 26,093 miles

rear reg plate bulb holders insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2015 24,915 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,952 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres age cracks

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,293 miles

cracks all tyres

Fail 4 Jul 2013 22,293 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracks all tyres

Pass 13 Jul 2012 20,670 miles

age cracks both front tyres

Pass 16 Jul 2011 19,958 miles

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

front tyres perrishing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,288 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 13,301 miles

both front door windows have tints on them

Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,998 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 EDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

LF03 EDU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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