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LJ53 EXW

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre weearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 84,609 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 71,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,714 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,971 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 44,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,738 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,738 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

LJ53 EXW is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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