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LX53 GXD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

60,727 mi
Last recorded60,727 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 GXD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,727 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,878 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 53,478 miles

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 9 Jul 2020 51,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 51,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 51,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 47,725 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 47,725 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 45,669 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,017 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 44,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,722 miles

nearside rear tyre cracks to outer wall.

Pass 6 Jul 2014 41,665 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,620 miles

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,691 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 34,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,475 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 23,115 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,636 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,922 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 GXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GXD, 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 LX53 GXD registered?

LX53 GXD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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