MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,215 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp aim too high on both (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
High level partially inop, still visable
High level partially inop, still visable
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear number plate started to discolour
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?
Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LX53 JFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?
LX53 JFZ is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 December 2003.
Is LX53 JFZ safe to buy?
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