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LR03 NCE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,545 mi
Last recorded98,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NCE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 98,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 95,545 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,414 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 81,468 miles

Oil leak

front plate deteriorated

slight fluctuation noted during rear brake test

Pass 12 Jun 2013 75,960 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 75,960 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,408 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 67,408 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/r wheel bearing has play

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 60,799 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,117 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,251 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,604 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,874 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 24,874 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 17,228 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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LR03 NCE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR03 NCE, 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 LR03 NCE registered?

LR03 NCE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 NCE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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