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LF03 RXG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,615 mi
Last recorded42,615 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 RXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 42,615 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 40,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 38,067 miles

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

Offside headlamp image starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,656 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 35,627 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 32,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 28,947 miles

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2018 28,920 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking/perishing

imbalance on parking brake of 63%, offside weaker

Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,279 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 22,864 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 22,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 21,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,821 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all tyres cracking and deteriated. all tyres 10years old

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,121 miles

tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,800 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 14,793 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,839 miles

front tyres cracking/perishing - 145/65 R15 72T

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing - 175/55 R15 77T

petrol cap seal cracking

rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 17 Aug 2010 12,839 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres cracking/perishing - 145/65 R15 72T

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing - 175/55 R15 77T

petrol cap seal cracking

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 30 May 2009 11,387 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2008 10,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 8,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 6,858 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 RXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

LF03 RXG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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