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LJ53 DJF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,130 mi
Last recorded67,130 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 67,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 56,903 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 55,549 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,792 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,388 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,170 miles

Both front tyres close to limit on inside edge, suggest tracking check.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,837 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 34,141 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 34,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,023 miles

front discs in poor condition

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak nearside drive shaft

Fail 6 Oct 2007 33,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front discs in poor condition

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

slight oil leak nearside drive shaft

Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,134 miles

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

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 DJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?

LJ53 DJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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