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VX03 OFD

2003 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,949 mi
Last recorded54,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,949 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,949 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 May 2009 38,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 30,986 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 30,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 17,198 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 11,967 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 11,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 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 OFD is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VX03 OFD?

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What year was VX03 OFD registered?

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

Is VX03 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX03 OFD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VX03 OFD have outstanding finance?

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