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LJ53 DOH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,098 mi
Last recorded18,098 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 18,098 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 17,852 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 17,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer jets slightly misaligned

Fail 11 Sep 2023 17,543 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Washer jets slightly misaligned

Pass 26 Sep 2022 17,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 16,947 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 16,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 16,587 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2018 16,120 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 15,496 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 14,896 miles

Front wipers not cleaning properly

Nearside Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear tyre starts to perish

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 14,896 miles

Front wipers not cleaning properly

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

Nearside Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear tyre starts to perish

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,445 miles

offside rear tyre has nail in it

Pass 22 Sep 2014

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 13,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 12,665 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 12,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front Tyre cracked along outer shoulder of tread

Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,895 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,543 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 8,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,287 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 DOH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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