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LJ53 DLF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,950 mi
Last recorded54,950 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 54,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel buckled

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2020 54,950 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel buckled

both front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 51,441 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 45,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 44,004 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,272 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,245 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,428 miles

corrosion and wear on front brake disc's

Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres 1.6mm just legal

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,979 miles

front tyres 1.6mm just legal

Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,237 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,097 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 17,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,141 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 DLF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DLF, 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 DLF registered?

LJ53 DLF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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