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AF03 NPJ

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

149,201 mi
Last recorded149,201 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 NPJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

suspension components and under body has general corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2023 144,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody and suspension components have general corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,128 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 127,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight chip in screen

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,587 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 113,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 108,751 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,473 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

diesel/oil contamination around diesel injectors

Fail 28 Jan 2016 123,859 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on edges

diesel/oil contamination around diesel injectors

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,072 miles

235/60/R16/100H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 5mm.

Both wipers split.

Lots of engine oil around the engine.

N/S screen washer inoperative.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,682 miles

Major oil leak from front of emgine possibly Crank Seal.

235/60/R16/100H. All 5mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,383 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 89,383 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,224 miles

235/60R/16/100H. ALL 6mm.

Brake pipes all lubricated with grease.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 79,004 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,004 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 70,357 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 59,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 59,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,564 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,218 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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AF03 NPJ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AF03 NPJ, 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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AF03 NPJ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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