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LJ53 VJM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

23,792 mi
Last recorded23,792 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 23,792 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroding

under - trays fitted / now allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2025 23,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 145 / 65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension components corroding

under - trays fitted / now allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Oct 2024 23,201 miles

Front suspension components/corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2023 22,896 miles

Front suspension components/corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2023 22,896 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES/lenses faded/poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components/corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2022 22,417 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Front all suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2021 21,987 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads/slight

Fail 26 Oct 2021 21,987 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded

Offside Rear tyre perishing in treads/slight

Pass 5 Oct 2020 21,773 miles

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

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

all under body components corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2019 21,347 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Lower all under body components/slight corrosion

Lower plastic sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection

Rear Lower dampers corroding

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,987 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted/not allowing full inspection

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,986 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 20,986 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring poorly fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 19,717 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/sr & n/sr tyres both have deep splits around outer walls (Advise changing soon)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 19,717 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/sr & n/sr tyres both have deep splits around outer walls (Advise changing soon)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,449 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres have splits around outer walls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 18,217 miles

both rear tyre have deep splits on outer walls

Pass 18 May 2010 17,955 miles

both rear tyres split on walls

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

Fail 18 May 2010 17,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres split on walls

covers fitted to both outer sills and all floors

Pass 20 May 2009 16,981 miles

both rear tyres splitting on outer walls

fuel cap sealing washer starting to split

Pass 16 May 2008 14,875 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 14,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 12,053 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 VJM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

LJ53 VJM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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