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LJ53 DHC

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,787 mi
Last recorded47,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,787 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 47,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Fore most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 43,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,665 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 41,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,175 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,009 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,384 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 30,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,497 miles

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Sep 2013 27,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 26,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 26,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,451 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 23,574 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 23,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 21,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 15,499 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 DHC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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