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AF53 ZXB

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,241 mi
Last recorded97,241 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 97,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner wings corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 97,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both front inner wings corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,742 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 87,742 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced strut top (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired strut top (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,633 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

underbody and sills corroded.

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened cracked bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,398 miles

strut tops and underbody corroded. . inner cv boot has a slight cut. anti roll bar link bushes worn . front tyres slightly cracked. brake flexi hose corroded slightly. osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2021 75,398 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lamba (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

strut tops and underbody corroded. . inner cv boot has a slight cut. anti roll bar link bushes worn . front tyres slightly cracked. brake nflexi hose corroded slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2020 69,048 miles

head lamp dull

Fail 18 Aug 2020 69,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 62,627 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly clouded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering

Fail 13 Aug 2019 62,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp slightly clouded.

Offside Front wheel damaged.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears. (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering

Pass 14 Aug 2018 56,226 miles

tyres worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 45,813 miles

Fuel filter is corroded

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

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

front exhaust joint corroded at cat

Fail 19 Jul 2016 45,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel filter is corroded

Joint between both catalytic converters

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

Offside Front Spring is broken

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 14,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Strong advice to check clean and grease all brakes.Squeek from brakes

Vehicle have slight damages to the body

Fail 6 Jul 2011 13,091 miles

235/60/16. Fronts 3.5mm Rears 4.5mm.

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,091 miles

235/60/16. Fronts 3.5mm Rears 4.5mm.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 12,177 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 12,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,562 miles

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

recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,619 miles

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 9,448 miles

recommend to grease brake pipes

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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AF53 ZXB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF53 ZXB, 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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AF53 ZXB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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