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LJ53 DTZ

2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Yellow Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,031 mi
Last recorded29,031 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)60,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 DTZ
MakeSmart
ModelRoadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc
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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 29,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,805 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion rear subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 28,619 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,435 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 28,125 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 27,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,275 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 26,787 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 26,787 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,255 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,422 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 23,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 23,492 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,225 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perishing between tread

Nearside rear tyre perishing between tread

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

Offside front tyre perishing between tread

Offside rear tyre perishing between tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,237 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,930 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 15,572 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 15,572 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,954 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread

Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,509 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,013 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)?

Based on 44,118 MOT tests across 2,659 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,707
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,659
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 986
position lamp(s) not working 848
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 827
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 800
Stop lamp not working 785
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LJ53 DTZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) in Yellow with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 60,888 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 986 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ53 DTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ53 DTZ registered?

LJ53 DTZ is a 2003 Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd), first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 DTZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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