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BJ03 CBF

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,558 mi
Last recorded228,558 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 CBF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 228,558 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 215,495 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play no roughness found (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 203,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 193,521 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,161 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 109,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 103,174 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,559 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,323 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,930 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 63,594 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,719 miles

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

bulb not working on high level brake light

fuel cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,008 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,839 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,291 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 40,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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BJ03 CBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 CBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ03 CBF registered?

BJ03 CBF is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 CBF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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