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LX03 FJF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

76,693 mi
Last recorded76,693 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 76,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 75,956 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 75,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,838 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 59,063 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 50,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 48,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 45,249 miles

Oil leak

one bulb out in high level stop light

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 41,576 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

off side rear handbrake cable corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2007 41,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wipers slightly smearing

off side rear handbrake cable corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,289 miles

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

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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LX03 FJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX03 FJF, 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 LX03 FJF registered?

LX03 FJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LX03 FJF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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