Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

LX53 DFJMOT history

LX53 DFJ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LX53 DFJ black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,753 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DFJ was last recorded at 92,753 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,313 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,440 miles
Average per year
3,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,753 miles
  • 2025 – 91,313 miles
  • 2022 – 91,214 miles
  • 2021 – 89,500 miles
  • 2016 – 82,473 miles
  • 2015 – 72,559 miles
  • 2014 – 69,262 miles
  • 2013 – 64,584 miles
  • 2012 – 58,692 miles
  • 2010 – 46,456 miles
  • 2009 – 37,268 miles
  • 2008 – 28,665 miles
  • 2007 – 21,596 miles
  • 2006 – 14,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,753 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 - 2.5 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3 mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,753 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,753 miles
    Test number
    555342271437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,313 miles (+99)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,313 miles
    Test number
    381031018014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail91,214 miles (+1,714)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    640834700200
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass89,500 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    729031868440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 - 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,496 miles (+7,023)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,496 miles
    Test number
    226351682500
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 - 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise attention (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass82,473 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,473 miles
    Test number
    165143278397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,559 miles (+3,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    325808425034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass69,262 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    69,262 miles
    Test number
    387160314092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,584 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,584 miles
    Test number
    499115623042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,692 miles
    Test number
    287715922045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,692 miles (+12,236)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,692 miles
    Test number
    918095322089
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Fail46,456 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    374339670435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass46,456 miles (+9,188)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,456 miles
    Test number
    472349770207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    480590289218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,268 miles (+8,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,268 miles
    Test number
    621648379248
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass28,665 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,665 miles
    Test number
    671611748245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,596 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,596 miles
    Test number
    300047867470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,378 miles
    Test number
    722759046231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DFJ

Does LX53 DFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 DFJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DFJ?
The MOT on LX53 DFJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 DFJ done?
LX53 DFJ was recorded at 92,753 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,994 miles a year.
Has LX53 DFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DFJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LX53 DFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 DFJ find?
LX53 DFJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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