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LF03 EEX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,327 mi
Last recorded118,327 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 EEX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 118,327 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2025 115,954 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 115,954 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 108,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,190 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 103,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 102,894 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 101,707 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 99,745 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,678 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,391 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 97,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,928 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 94,476 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 89,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 85,459 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray & under sill cover fitted.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,111 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 57,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,860 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 32,035 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 12,029 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 EEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EEX, 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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LF03 EEX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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