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VX03 OFC

2003 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,488 mi
Last recorded92,488 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 92,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both outer sills nearing corrosion limit

both rear tyres cracking

lagging offside front brake

offside front outer floor corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 87,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 84,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,517 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 78,697 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 78,697 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 76,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 76,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,854 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,921 miles

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

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

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

body has lot of corrosion

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper is slightly smearing the screen.

suspension bushes are perished

Fail 17 Sep 2015 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x3 (5.2.6)

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

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

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

body has lot of corrosion

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f wiper is slightly smearing the screen.

suspension bushes are perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,358 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 70,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,029 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,029 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,806 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,768 miles

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

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

some noise present in nearside rear suspension area

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,992 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 36,383 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,383 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,434 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,499 miles

No plates illegal 3D configureration

Fail 14 Mar 2006 26,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

No Plates technically of an illegal 3D configureration

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VX03 OFC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VX03 OFC, 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 VX03 OFC registered?

VX03 OFC is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is VX03 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 OFC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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