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GD03 TAU

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

33,647 mi
Last recorded33,647 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 TAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,647 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 27,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 27,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (central under car) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 21,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 15,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 10,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 10,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 104,654 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 104,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 92,649 miles

service brake effort a little low

Fail 6 Mar 2019 92,649 miles

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

service brake effort a little low

Pass 22 Mar 2018 85,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to unlock petrol flap

Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,441 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake effort a little low

unable to unlock petrol flap

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,446 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 67,261 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 67,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,387 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,725 miles

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,648 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S/R TYRE PERISHING

Pass 22 Jun 2012 47,701 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,879 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,678 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 16,516 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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GD03 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 GD03 TAU, 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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GD03 TAU is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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