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AO03 RYU

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 159,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear axle slight oil leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 159,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear axle slight oil leak

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 150,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 150,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 146,723 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 139,657 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 139,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 136,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have some play not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge but no inner constuction found at test advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel pump at rear damp, no leak found at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken and allowing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes have some play not deemed excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint seized and squealing, advise replacement asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and has small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge but no inner constuction found at test advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel pump at rear damp, no leak found at time of test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 133,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2020 131,053 miles

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

Rear exhaust box secondary cover corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 131,053 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box secondary cover corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 125,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,407 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 113,944 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,376 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,274 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 91,551 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroded.

Slight bind from offside front brake.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 81,467 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors beggining to perish.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 73,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,124 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 55,950 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,266 miles

front brake pads are getting low but are OK for now

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,352 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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AO03 RYU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AO03 RYU, 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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AO03 RYU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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