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LX53 DFJ

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 91,313 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,214 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 89,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 - 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 - 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 82,473 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,262 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,584 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 58,692 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 58,692 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,456 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,268 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 37,268 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,378 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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LX53 DFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LX53 DFJ, 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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LX53 DFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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