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AE53 LJF

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,574 mi
Last recorded63,574 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 LJF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 63,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 63,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 58,013 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 57,336 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 56,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 56,393 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,515 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 55,513 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,463 miles

nearside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

offside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

offside steering arm track rod end ball joint rubber boot starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,347 miles

nearside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

offside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

Fail 15 Apr 2016 53,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported clip insecure at brake flexy hose joint (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on the outer edge

offside front brake flexy hose starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,014 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,012 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,309 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)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perished

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,186 miles

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test 1.5 litres oil

Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test 1.5 litres oil

Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,557 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,341 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,812 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,735 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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AE53 LJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE53 LJF, 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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What year was AE53 LJF registered?

AE53 LJF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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