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LJ03 ACF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,693 mi
Last recorded99,693 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ACF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 99,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 93,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 93,921 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 88,107 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 88,107 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 83,156 miles

Chip in screen

Fail 14 May 2015 83,156 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Chip in screen

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads worn low

Rear number plate water damaged

Pass 20 May 2014 77,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 72,805 miles

Chip in screen

O/S/R tyre on 1.6mm legal limit (175/55r15 77t)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,318 miles

Fuel cap rubber starting to perish

chip in screen

Pass 5 May 2011 62,383 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 56,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 49,627 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,727 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 42,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 34,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,587 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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LJ03 ACF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ03 ACF, 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 LJ03 ACF registered?

LJ03 ACF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 ACF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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