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LF53 EGX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

39,069 mi
Last recorded39,069 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 EGX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 39,069 miles

both beam patterns weak

front pads on limit

nsf + osr tyres on limit

washers weak

Pass 7 Dec 2024 31,467 miles

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

headlamp beams weak.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 23,836 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Fail 8 Dec 2023 23,836 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp beam patterns weak.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 20,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 20,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 17,285 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 17,271 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 15,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 12,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 1 May 2018 10,308 miles

Offside Rear tyres slight cracked on sidewall

Pass 22 May 2017 10,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 9,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 9,701 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 9,335 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 8,776 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 8,776 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 8,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 7,629 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 6,887 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 6,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 4,860 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 3,866 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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LF53 EGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LF53 EGX, 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 LF53 EGX registered?

LF53 EGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LF53 EGX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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