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EJ55 LSC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,069 mi
Last recorded118,069 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 LSC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 118,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 112,386 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 109,283 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 106,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 102,862 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 102,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 100,173 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion around support clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 100,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion around support clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,079 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

slight play in nearside front top mount

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,567 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 82,372 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 74,461 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 69,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,236 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,964 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,887 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 5 Dec 2009 45,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 39,234 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 LSC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

EJ55 LSC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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