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YJ53 GHD

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,770 mi
Last recorded58,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 GHD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 58,770 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp beam images poor.

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

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

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

Steering damper moist

Fail 24 Jul 2020 58,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both rear and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp beam images poor.

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

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

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

Steering damper moist

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,258 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,346 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 50,336 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front brake application slightly uneven.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both rear (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,883 miles

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

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 42,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,849 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,203 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 36,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,165 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe, axle beam, hubs and shock absorbers

Corrosion to front coil springs

Corrosion to front hubs and shock absorbers

Evidence of corrosion to both inner/outer sill ends

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

O/s handbrake cable corroded

Park brake travel high for model

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2012 33,165 miles

Advanced Corrosion to front coil springs

Advanced corrosion to rear subframe, rear axle, hubs and shock absorber bodies

Corrosion to front suspension components

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

O/s park brake cable corroded

Park lever travel high for model

Plastic covers, liners and trays preventing full examination

Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

Some corrosion evidence to both inner/outer sill ends

Some freeplay in n/s/f shock abdsorber damping rod

Pass 4 Oct 2010 27,312 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 25,649 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,649 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,330 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)

Small cuts in inside of o/s/r tyre, not to cords.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,112 miles

handbrake travel high

slight movement in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 13,691 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)

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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YJ53 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YJ53 GHD, 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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YJ53 GHD is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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