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LJ53 EYX

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,059 mi
Last recorded129,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 129,059 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 126,504 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 124,223 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,772 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 62,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,221 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing

Fail 11 Nov 2016 62,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also has deep cuts on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre also has deep cuts on the inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition, cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls in poor condition, cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

fuel cap seal deteriorated but still sealing

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,545 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 60,524 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 6 Nov 2013 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 56,473 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,697 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 53,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 43,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,312 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,453 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,023 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 EYX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

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

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