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LJ53 ZGO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,975 mi
Last recorded60,975 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 60,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 60,975 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,369 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,965 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,844 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2014 34,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,152 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 31,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 30,226 miles

offside rear tyre showing age cracks to tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre showing age cracks to tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 28,428 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,937 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 25,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 24,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,883 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 19,408 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 19,378 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,020 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 13,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LJ53 ZGO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

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

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