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LF03 EPL

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026
Pass 24 Mar 2025 87,209 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 84,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,263 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 81,263 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 80,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 76,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 48,217 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 46,911 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,813 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers door stiff to open

passengers door stiff to open

Fail 30 Oct 2012 41,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under covers fitted thoughout

Pass 30 Oct 2012 41,861 miles

under covers fitted thoughout

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,175 miles

both front tyres starting to split but adviced to change

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 2 Aug 2011 30,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres starting to split but adviced to change

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 17,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,872 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 15,872 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,700 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 9,146 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 EPL 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 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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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