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BF03 LBZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LBZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 44,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 42,183 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 42,182 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 34,219 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 32,784 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 32,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2018 31,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 29,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 28,371 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 27,162 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 27,162 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 25,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 3 Feb 2014 25,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust back box corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,420 miles

exhaust servely corroded at rear silencer

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,996 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 22,996 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,272 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,413 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,542 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 10,523 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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BF03 LBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF03 LBZ, 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.

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BF03 LBZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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