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PJ03 BZM

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,765 mi
Last recorded65,765 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 BZM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 65,765 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,165 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 57,109 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

general corrosion on underside components

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 57,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear brake pipes

general corrosion on underside components

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,451 miles

front brake hoses metal ends corroded

general corrosion on vehicle

Pass 12 May 2015 52,066 miles

front brake hoses furrels corroded

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2015 52,062 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake hoses furrels corroded

genral corrosion on underside of vehicle

n/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 15 May 2014 50,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 50,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 48,237 miles

exhaust corroded

genral corrosion on vehicle

Pass 23 May 2012 47,231 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,444 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2010 41,221 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,117 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 20 Apr 2009 39,117 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,687 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 37,687 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,748 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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PJ03 BZM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ03 BZM, 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 PJ03 BZM registered?

PJ03 BZM is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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