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YS03 JXE

2003 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,005 mi
Last recorded64,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Swift43,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 JXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,005 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion suspension top mounting corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,966 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,943 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 57,943 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,900 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,900 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,300 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,073 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 44,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 40,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,296 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 32,296 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,102 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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YS03 JXE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YS03 JXE, 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 YS03 JXE registered?

YS03 JXE is a 2003 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YS03 JXE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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