2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · LJ53 DFU
2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 36,313 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ53 DFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 36,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ53 DFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (LJ53 DFU) between December 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
LJ53 DFU Mileage History
- 12/12/202434,918 mi
- 12/12/202434,918 mi
- 15/12/202535,882 mi+964 mi
- 15/12/202535,887 mi+5 mi
- 19/05/202636,313 mi+426 mi
Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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