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BG03 ZHH

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,740 mi
Last recorded103,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZHH
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 103,740 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system heavy corrosion / front joint weak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear body mountings corroded

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

fuel filter corroded

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,085 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded slight blow

hi level brake light not working fully

trims and covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sill to floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded slight blow

hi level brake light not working fully

trims and covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

sill trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2017 85,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 76,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,296 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 62,955 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 62,946 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,684 miles

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

Front section of exhaust system heavily corroded

Rear section of exhuast system heavily corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,992 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 34,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,351 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,696 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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BG03 ZHH is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG03 ZHH, 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 BG03 ZHH registered?

BG03 ZHH is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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