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LJ53 ZGU

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,573 mi
Last recorded56,573 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ZGU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,573 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge and has a nail

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing low and has a nail

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside headlamp aim at max height, adjuster appears worn

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge and has a nail

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/R tyre wearing low and has a nail

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,736 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 54,736 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 53,101 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,433 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,618 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,183 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

attempted to adjust headlamps and checked bulb positioning. Internals of headlamps faulty.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,344 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 28,717 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 22,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZGU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

LJ53 ZGU is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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