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MX03 XJD

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,488 mi
Last recorded76,488 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XJD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,488 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,487 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,248 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating & starting to lightly split on outer sidewall of the tyre

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 69,023 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 69,005 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,602 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,417 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 62,416 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 56,276 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,750 miles

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)

not able to check streeing rack and brakeing system because of covers

Fail 7 Nov 2009 52,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (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)

not able to check streeing rack and brakeing system because of covers

Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,154 miles

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 20 Sep 2008 47,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 19 Sep 2006 30,856 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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MX03 XJD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX03 XJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX03 XJD registered?

MX03 XJD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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