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BJ03 XFR

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,254 mi
Last recorded109,254 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,254 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2016 93,580 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,471 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Slight bind both front brakes

Fail 29 Sep 2014 64,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Slight bind both front brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 49,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 49,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 45,947 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 43,276 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,953 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,803 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)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 23,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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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BJ03 XFR is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XFR, 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 BJ03 XFR registered?

BJ03 XFR is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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