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FE03 XJW

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,252 mi
Last recorded82,252 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 XJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 82,252 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper attached securely but not using factory mountings. bumper also missing a piece but been modified to have no sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear mounting point on the floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp has broken factory mounts but is secure

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear mounting point on the floor pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 65,291 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mounting, sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear and both front tyres have age related perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 61,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 61,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor [suspension arm mounting] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor [suspension arm mounting] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 57,993 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 57,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear suspension sub frame and coil springs slightly corroded both sides of car

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe/catalyst (7.1.2)

Rear suspension coil springs and sub frames slightly corroded both sides

Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,407 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,054 miles

n/s/f tyre bald both edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 29,591 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 26,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 25,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,197 miles

both rear retractable seat belts slow to retract

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,510 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 19,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 18,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 16,578 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,971 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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FE03 XJW 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 89.5%.

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 FE03 XJW, 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 FE03 XJW registered?

FE03 XJW is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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