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AD03 JXZ

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,727 mi
Last recorded96,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JXZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 96,727 miles

Brake discs rusty (standing for a period)

Front & rear exhaust worn

Fail 23 Jan 2016 96,727 miles

Brake discs rusty (standing for a period)

Front & rear exhaust worn

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 96,708 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 96,707 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2013 96,440 miles

o/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 79,305 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,001 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 67,001 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,153 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 52,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,097 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 32,811 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,351 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 JXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXZ, 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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What year was AD03 JXZ registered?

AD03 JXZ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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