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LJ53 CZR

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

20,603 mi
Last recorded20,603 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 CZR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 20,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 20,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 19,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 19,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 19,395 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 19,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 18,895 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 18,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 17,748 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 16,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 16,673 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,163 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 15,553 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,226 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 13,497 miles

All four tyres perished/ cracking.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 11,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are perished

Fail 3 Sep 2012 11,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres are perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 9,233 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 6,512 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 5,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 4,847 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 4,093 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 CZR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CZR, 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

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What year was LJ53 CZR registered?

LJ53 CZR is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 CZR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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