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BJ03 BYR

2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto51,016 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 BYR
MakeMcc
ModelSmart Pulse Softip Semi-auto
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026
Fail 7 Mar 2026

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 133,513 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 130,687 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 129,387 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 128,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,659 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 126,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 126,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 126,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and valve perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and valve perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 126,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and valve perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and valve perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 118,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,937 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 111,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 42,862 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,356 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,787 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 35,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 35,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,695 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish and split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

V Belt starting to crack

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,640 miles

Fuel filler cap o-ring starting to crack.

NSF tyre cracks around circumference ,age related.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,334 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,334 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,560 miles

How Reliable is the Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto?

Based on 7,215 MOT tests across 453 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
3,473
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
453
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 335
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 220
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 167
Headlamp aim too low 136
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 135
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BJ03 BYR is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 51,016 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 335 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 BYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ03 BYR is a 2003 Mcc Smart Pulse Softip Semi-auto, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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