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AG03 DZC

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,049 mi
Last recorded148,049 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 DZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 148,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion throughout body and chassis

Pass 11 May 2021 146,754 miles

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 144,195 miles

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

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

chassis/floor rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2020 144,194 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lights (4.4.3 (b))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis/floor rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,174 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 140,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 135,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 129,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 122,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 116,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 113,690 miles

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

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriated

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,670 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust centre box outer skin deteriated

Pass 30 Mar 2013 110,510 miles

Centre exhaust box starting to corrode.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 106,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2012 106,431 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,719 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2010 82,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,216 miles

Corrosion to front and rear flexi hose ferulles

Front brake pads andf discs approx 75% worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,691 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 39,691 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 1 Apr 2006 27,048 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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AG03 DZC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG03 DZC, 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 AG03 DZC registered?

AG03 DZC is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is AG03 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 DZC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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