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LJ53 DSU

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,398 mi
Last recorded114,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 114,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,758 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 110,689 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 110,687 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 109,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 102,464 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,674 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 101,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 100,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 98,189 miles

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate, but sealing well

Fail 19 Sep 2015 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished and cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre valve perishing

fuel cap sealing washer starting to deteriorate, but sealing well

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 92,720 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 92,720 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four indicator bulbs whiteish

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 81,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 74,134 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009
Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 21,507 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LJ53 DSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 DSU registered?

LJ53 DSU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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