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LJ53 CZF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

66,058 mi
Last recorded66,058 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CZF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 66,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,631 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 59,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 54,013 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 54,013 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN OPAQUE (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 50,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 48,675 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,219 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,082 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,297 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,472 miles

exhaust tail pipe clamp is corroded

fuel filler cap seal starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,545 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,407 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,267 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,133 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 27,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 23,770 miles

front and rear no-plate starting to fade

Pass 27 Oct 2007 20,281 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 15,811 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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LJ53 CZF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LJ53 CZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LJ53 CZF?

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What year was LJ53 CZF registered?

LJ53 CZF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LJ53 CZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 CZF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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