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CJ02 BMJ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,917 mi
Last recorded92,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ02 BMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,917 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

front windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,285 miles

coils springs corroded

front brakes binding and slightly fluctuating

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,085 miles

front windscreen chipped

o/s and n/s front brakes binding

petrol pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 88,085 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)

front windscreen chipped

o/s and n/s front brakes binding

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,823 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 83,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,627 miles

Both chassis rails slight corrosion

Both number plate lights slightly affected by the operation of another light

Both rear tyres perished

Centre brake light not working

NSF outer CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 80,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both chassis rails slight corrosion

Both number plate lights slightly affected by the operation of another light

Both rear tyres perished

Centre brake light not working

NSF outer CV boot perished

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,479 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

Fail 15 Jul 2013 76,477 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2012 69,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

child seat offside rear

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 17 Apr 2009 45,673 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 35,195 miles

tyres getting low ans cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,454 miles

engine management warning lamp on dash is staying on

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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CJ02 BMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 65,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ02 BMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJ02 BMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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