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BF03 LCG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,647 mi
Last recorded44,647 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 44,647 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 May 2018 44,647 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 42,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both, on limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 40,308 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 40,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre worn.

Oil leak.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 36,006 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 36,006 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 34,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 29,692 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,692 miles

front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 24 Feb 2012 21,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 17,153 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,672 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 12,558 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,946 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 LCG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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