MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres have age related cracks
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
both rear tyres have age related cracks
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR and NSR tyre sidewalls cracking
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ03 VEA 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 72.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BJ03 VEA, 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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BJ03 VEA is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is BJ03 VEA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ03 VEA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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