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LJ53 ZGM

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Purple Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZGM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023

unable to read mileage due to trip button being stuck

Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,210 miles

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 33,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 29,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,694 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,685 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 19,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,025 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,381 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 9,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 8,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 6,465 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 ZGM is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Purple with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

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

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