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AC03 BAA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 124,043 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,795 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 121,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,891 miles

EXHAUST WEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 119,882 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

EXHAUST WEAK

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 118,227 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 113,121 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in outer wall

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,479 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes across axel leading to n/s and o/s wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 101,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,774 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,982 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,902 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,172 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 69,802 miles

Mid exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

O/S/R to N/S/R brake pipe corroded

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 13 Jul 2010 69,802 miles

Mid exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/R to N/S/R brake pipe corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,319 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,037 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 60,041 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,579 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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AC03 BAA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 BAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC03 BAA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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