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LX53 JFO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,632 mi
Last recorded50,632 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 50,631 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 50,627 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 50,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,320 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 49,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,349 miles

Front both head lamp lens seal damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2019 47,725 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,732 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,431 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 43,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,328 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 40,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 35,980 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2010 31,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 31,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 25,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 25,814 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2008 21,415 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,020 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 JFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JFO, 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 JFO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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