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BJ03 XPP

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

60,179 mi
Last recorded60,179 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 XPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,179 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front brake hoses slightly correded on metal section

Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,809 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,788 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,657 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,213 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,912 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,882 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,309 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,502 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 24,175 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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BJ03 XPP is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ03 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

BJ03 XPP is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BJ03 XPP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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