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LJ03 ANX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,686 mi
Last recorded75,686 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ANX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,686 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,506 miles

Engine covers fitted

Knocking noise from front when reversing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 70,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted

Knocking noise from front when reversing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,344 miles

rear number plate deteriated

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear number plate deteriated

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,215 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 49,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couldent cheack brake fluid resevoir as coverd

Fail 4 Apr 2013 49,913 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

couldent cheack brake fluid resevoir as coverd

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,798 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 43,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on

front discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2011 40,244 miles

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

airbag light on

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front indicator bulb pale

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2011 40,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

front pads and discs worn to limit

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

offside indicator bulbs pale

Fail 19 May 2009 31,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,141 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 23,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,508 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 ANX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ANX, 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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LJ03 ANX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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