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M252 JFJ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM252 JFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,151 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 38,151 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 77,374 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 77,374 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 59,358 miles

Both wiperblades are split

Rear tyres are worn

Suspension comppnents are corroded throughout

Fail 5 Dec 2014 59,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both wiperblades are split

Rear tyres are worn

Suspension comppnents are corroded throughout

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 43,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 42,952 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 40,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 36,432 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 May 2008 36,432 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 May 2007 32,054 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 32,054 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 26,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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M252 JFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M252 JFJ, 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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M252 JFJ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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