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FG03 VFU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,590 mi
Last recorded28,590 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 28,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 28,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 27,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 25,998 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 24,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 21,843 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 20,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 19,620 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 19,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 19,205 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 19,203 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,614 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 17,614 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,119 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 16,309 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 16,309 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,756 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 15,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 14,511 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,576 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 11,239 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,335 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,532 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FG03 VFU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG03 VFU, 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 FG03 VFU registered?

FG03 VFU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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