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LJ53 OEE

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Cream Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,030 mi
Last recorded53,030 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 OEE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 53,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 52,510 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 50,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,166 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 48,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,637 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,483 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 44,474 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,413 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 43,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 41,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,036 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 32,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 32,479 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,873 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,981 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,762 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 10,611 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 OEE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Cream with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OEE, 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 OEE registered?

LJ53 OEE is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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