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MX03 XJG

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,108 mi
Last recorded120,108 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 XJG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 120,108 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 117,534 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 112,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 110,492 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 110,492 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,076 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,075 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,825 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 104,755 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,380 miles

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

both Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Fail 12 Apr 2019 95,380 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

Pass 15 Feb 2018 85,067 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 65,994 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 59,175 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,272 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 54,669 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 53,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 45,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,357 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,161 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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MX03 XJG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX03 XJG, 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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MX03 XJG is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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