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FG03 VFX

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,823 mi
Last recorded60,823 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,823 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 60,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake hose ferrules covered in underseal

brake pipes slightly corroded

offside centre sill has traces of body filler

offside front chassis structure has traces of body filler

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

vehicle sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 144,499 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,908 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 32,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 23,040 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 22,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 10,430 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 10,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 770 miles

osr & nsf tyre treads perished & cracking †nsf wheel trim missing †minor scratches to various body panels †fuel pipes heavily corroded †radiator in poor condition

suspension coil springs corroded †suspension bushes perished & cracking †front wishbones corroded †rear brakes imbalanced †surface corrosion to brake pipes †brake hoses perished & metal ends corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 96,343 miles

front brake discs worn

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 VFX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

FG03 VFX is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FG03 VFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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