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AY03 YEJ

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

169,690 mi
Last recorded169,690 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YEJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 169,690 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 158,473 miles

brake pipes have areas corroded

crack in windscreen not yet in direct drivers view

fuel pipes have areas corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,175 miles

Metal brake pipes have areas corroded front & rear

Windscreen has a crack not yet to excess

fuel pipe has area slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 146,329 miles

Front Long Crack forming on windscreen not in direct vision

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chalked in yellow ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged still secure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded central pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 146,327 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Long Crack forming on windscreen not in direct vision

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded chalked in yellow ()

Offside Rear bumper damaged still secure

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded central pipe above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 141,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 132,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 113,016 miles

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

centre exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2012 102,167 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 102,167 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,961 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 74,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,972 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 59,371 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 48,571 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,311 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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AY03 YEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AY03 YEJ, 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 AY03 YEJ registered?

AY03 YEJ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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