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BJ52 FSC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,096 mi
Last recorded44,096 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,096 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 22 Jul 2021 44,096 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged long valve replaced (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,930 miles

Nearside Front Corrosion floor

Offside Front Corrosion floor

Pass 8 Aug 2019 43,744 miles

Nearside Front corrosion floor

Pass 8 Aug 2018 43,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,318 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 39,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,641 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,123 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 32,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,950 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,521 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 18,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 15,558 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,167 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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BJ52 FSC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ52 FSC, 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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What year was BJ52 FSC registered?

BJ52 FSC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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