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MJ55 ELC

2005 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ELC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 79,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 71,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flex (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 50,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,459 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,948 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,940 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 26,771 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,348 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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MJ55 ELC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ55 ELC, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ55 ELC registered?

MJ55 ELC is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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