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AU53 ZMX

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,243 mi
Last recorded95,243 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 95,243 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 95,237 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,507 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 87,507 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 81,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 74,624 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front outer cv boot perished

offside front outer cv boot perished

Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,385 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2019 64,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,884 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 46,793 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,111 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 23,371 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,735 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,780 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 20,654 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,729 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,104 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,493 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,290 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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AU53 ZMX is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AU53 ZMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU53 ZMX?

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What year was AU53 ZMX registered?

AU53 ZMX is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZMX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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