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AJ03 FYA

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,703 mi
Last recorded85,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 FYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 85,703 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 127,765 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2018 127,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2017 117,172 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 103,498 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 90,084 miles

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

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 13 May 2014 76,075 miles

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

Tailpipe missing

Pass 13 May 2013 63,650 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 55,897 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,769 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 41,464 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 41,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 36,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,450 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,115 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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AJ03 FYA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AJ03 FYA, 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 AJ03 FYA registered?

AJ03 FYA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is AJ03 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ03 FYA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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