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LX53 JGO

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 JGO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 107,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake high

Pass 26 Jan 2022 17,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 17,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,564 miles

2 bulbs in third brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bumper loose at lower edge.

Windscreen wipers misaligned.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 94,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

2 bulbs in third brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear bumper loose at lower edge.

Windscreen wipers misaligned.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 87,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 77,247 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear handbrake cable slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,691 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 45,842 miles

rear outer tyre walls perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,295 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,295 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 32,587 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 29,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 27,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,049 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,547 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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LX53 JGO is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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