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LX53 JFJ

2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,267 mi
Last recorded68,267 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster56,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 JFJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 68,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 68,246 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 68,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 67,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,842 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 66,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,302 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 66,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 64,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 64,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wing slight damage

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,683 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,972 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 51,972 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,952 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 45,946 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 423,991 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front broken spring has been fouling on wheel and tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 39,913 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,090 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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LX53 JFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 56,714 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) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX53 JFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX53 JFJ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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