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AY03 YFB

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,341 mi
Last recorded148,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YFB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 148,341 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 148,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 145,498 miles

reserve travel on park brake high

Pass 2 Feb 2018 139,453 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At load level valve (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 131,645 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded At brake load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre badly perished and split on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished and split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2015 111,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 103,188 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 103,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 94,809 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,400 miles

drivers seat belt slow to retract

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2011 75,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 29,312 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 YFB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY03 YFB, 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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AY03 YFB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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