MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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
Full undertrays fitted
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
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
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
nsf top strut mount partially siezed
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LJ53 DFE registered?
LJ53 DFE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 November 2003.
Is LJ53 DFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 DFE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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