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LJ53 ZGH

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,064 mi
Last recorded129,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZGH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 129,064 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 129,063 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 128,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 123,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 111,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 92,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 39,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 39,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,066 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 33,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,960 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,363 miles

both front tyres perished and cracking

vehicle presented for test with offside front tyre flat

Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,821 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,160 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 13,160 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 ZGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZGH, 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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LJ53 ZGH is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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