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LM52 JFG

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,138 mi
Last recorded80,138 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 JFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,138 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged surface deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch to the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 80,138 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near and Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged surface deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner arch to the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,215 miles

Coil spring corroded near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 70,215 miles

Coil spring corroded near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and Offside, front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near 19" and Offside 21" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 58,788 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near and Offside floor/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,153 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s chassis /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 52,133 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis has surface corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 52,133 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis has surface corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,692 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated / cracked in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,789 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,039 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 35,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,010 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 30,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,546 miles

front brake discs rusty

rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2009 27,789 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,858 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 25,858 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,182 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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LM52 JFG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM52 JFG, 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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LM52 JFG is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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