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EJ55 LRZ

2005 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,411 mi
Last recorded88,411 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,411 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 88,410 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 81,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 81,174 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 75,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 59,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 53,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding!

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 34,185 miles

O/S/R Brake has slight bind

Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,778 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 20,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,382 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 11,085 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 7,601 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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EJ55 LRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 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 EJ55 LRZ, 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 21 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 EJ55 LRZ registered?

EJ55 LRZ is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is EJ55 LRZ safe to buy?

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