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LJ53 DFE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DFE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 53,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF discs have heavy surface corrosion to disc faces, but not effecting brake test result (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine mounts worn

Fail 15 Apr 2021 53,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF discs have heavy surface corrosion to disc faces, but not effecting brake test result (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater not working lens also missing but correct colour (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSand OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine mounts worn

Pass 27 Mar 2020 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,230 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,021 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 37,711 miles

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

Full Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Cracking sidewall

O s rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,503 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 37,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working Centre (1.2.1b)

Full undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,069 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,124 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake hoses deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2014 36,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

front brake hoses deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,533 miles

nsf top strut mount partially siezed

Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,424 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,954 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,288 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 18,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,219 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 DFE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DFE, 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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LJ53 DFE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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