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PO53 JWF

2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,706 mi
Last recorded58,706 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet46,945 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 JWF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 58,706 miles

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

Offside Front wing has damage

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wing has damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under body

Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,696 miles

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

Offside Front bumper has damage

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion under body

Pass 2 Sep 2023 58,684 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 58,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,631 miles

Offside Front bumper corner slight damage

Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,631 miles

Offside Front bumper corner slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 58,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,591 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 58,180 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 58,180 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 55,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 55,434 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,107 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,710 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 54,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Both front seat belts heavily twisted.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,729 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 53,729 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 53,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,502 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,998 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 46,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer jets are set too low and should be raised.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,236 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 45,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,244 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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PO53 JWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 46,945 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO53 JWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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PO53 JWF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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