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AO03 OFE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 OFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust poor condition

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,126 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear suspension components rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2025 48,126 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,105 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 43,219 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,339 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 42,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,427 miles

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,819 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,570 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,357 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 32,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 28,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,364 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 22,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 16,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 14,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,503 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 9,997 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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AO03 OFE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,066 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 OFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 OFE registered?

AO03 OFE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AO03 OFE safe to buy?

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