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MF03 OYZ

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 OYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 77,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 77,977 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 68,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 66,835 miles

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

Rear bumper supports corroded

light corrosion on nearside outer sill

light corrosion underbody of vehicle

Fail 20 Mar 2018 66,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear bumper supports corroded

light corrosion on nearside outer sill

light corrosion underbody of vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,465 miles

Both rear bumper supports heavily corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,062 miles

Rear bumper supporting brackets heavily corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2016 62,062 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear bumper supporting brackets heavily corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 58,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,433 miles

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs have corotion on them

Fail 22 Feb 2014 53,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front coil springs have corotion on them

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 51,286 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,602 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all seatbelts retract slowly

Fail 8 Mar 2011 48,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn/scord

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation in it

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

Pass 8 Mar 2011 48,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly worn/scord

o/s/r light unit has slight condensation in it

slight brake fluid stains on servo under master cylinder

Pass 9 Mar 2010 41,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,049 miles

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

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

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

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

brake fluid stains are present on the brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

Pass 26 Feb 2008 27,251 miles

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

brake fluid stains present on the brake servo body,below the brake master cylinder

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,386 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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MF03 OYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF03 OYZ, 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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MF03 OYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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