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AD03 JXU

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,737 mi
Last recorded113,737 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JXU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 113,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, where it connects in to the flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, where it connects in to the flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 113,726 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point seals damaged, seriously effecting its structure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point seals damaged, seriously effecting its structure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point seals damaged, seriously effecting its structure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point seals damaged, seriously effecting its structure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, where it connects in to the flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, where it connects in to the flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,718 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2017 96,718 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear balancing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear balancing valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills at rear slight corrosion

exhaust cat to front pipe mounting flange corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 79,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear balancing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear balancing valve to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both outer sills at rear slight corrosion

exhaust cat to front pipe mounting flange corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,367 miles

nearside front brake is slightly binding but not significantly reading on rolling road.

oil leak

rear flange of front catalyst and second catalyst front flange is heavily corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 73,367 miles

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

nearside front brake is slightly binding but not significantly reading on rolling road.

oil leak

rear flange of front catalyst and second catalyst front flange is heavily corroded.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,519 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 64,199 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 55,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2012 50,923 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,293 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 43,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,785 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 35,546 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,610 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inner edges

Pass 26 May 2006 19,870 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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AD03 JXU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD03 JXU, 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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AD03 JXU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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