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BJ03 NGX

2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,475 mi
Last recorded76,475 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,475 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f coil spring fowling inner wing cover

Fail 26 Mar 2012 76,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f coil spring fowling inner wing cover

Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 67,139 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,402 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,047 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 46,034 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r rim damage inner /

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,138 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 42,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,006 miles

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 NGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

BJ03 NGX is a 2003 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 NGX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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