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MX03 PYL

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 699cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

83,557 mi
Last recorded83,557 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 PYL
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine699cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 83,557 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2025 69,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,671 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 64,536 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,574 miles

side repeaters slightly faded

all rigid brake pipes covered with under seal

front brake discs and shock absorbers slightly corroded

general under side corrosion covered with under seal

Fail 28 Feb 2023 61,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit CO and HC (8.2.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

all rigid brake pipes covered with under seal

front brake discs and shock absorbers slightly corroded

general under side corrosion covered with under seal

side repeaters slightly faded

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,203 miles

Brake high level inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 22 Feb 2021 60,435 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 60,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,247 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 60,243 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 59,579 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,577 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 58,701 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,701 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,206 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shockabsorber outer covers have slight corrosion both sides

Fail 7 Feb 2017 52,887 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper corner broken (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Rear shockabsorber outer covers have slight corrosion both sides

Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,772 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 41,772 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre split on edge of tread but not through to cords

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,429 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 38,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 35,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,786 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,786 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 31,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,576 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 27,796 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 27,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 25,564 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,417 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 23,417 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,843 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,632 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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MX03 PYL is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 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 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX03 PYL is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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