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LJ53 DGF

2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto53,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DGF
MakeSmart
ModelCity Pulse 61 Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 48,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,418 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 48,179 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing seized (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 46,658 miles

Offside Front coil spring rubbing plastic cover

Pass 27 Mar 2018 44,552 miles

eml on

Fail 20 Mar 2018 44,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,955 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 42,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perishing but no sign of cords at time of test

front bumper has accident damage

Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,978 miles

nsf osf nsr tyres perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2015 38,978 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nsf osf nsr tyres perishing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,330 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,305 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 22,444 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 22,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,867 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 12,460 miles

offside rear tyre slight damage

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

How Reliable is the Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto?

Based on 4,569 MOT tests across 280 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
3,652
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
280
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 148
Stop lamp not working 132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 117
Headlamp aim too low 112
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 97
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LJ53 DGF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 53,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ53 DGF is a 2003 Smart City Pulse 61 Semi-auto, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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