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LJ03 AHF

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,265 mi
Last recorded90,265 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 AHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 90,265 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 90,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 139,030 miles

slight underside corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2022 137,498 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,964 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,011 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 81,806 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,566 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2018 76,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,921 miles

n,s front and o,s rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,903 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,962 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,452 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 57,520 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking/splitting.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,373 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noise?

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting.

tyres soft (rears worse).

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,378 miles

one high level brake lamp light source not working

Pass 18 May 2010 43,817 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre wear pattern indicates tracking fault

Fail 13 May 2009 39,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 39,646 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,651 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 31,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,083 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LJ03 AHF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 AHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ03 AHF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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