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EF53 GFU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,518 mi
Last recorded119,518 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 119,518 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 26 Nov 2016 108,510 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)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both. (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,488 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 31 Oct 2015 93,488 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 93,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/60 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres deteriorated

nail in nearside rear tyre

wiper blades start to smear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre has damage to inner wall

slight bind osf

Pass 9 May 2011 67,250 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 67,250 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 58,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 58,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,389 miles

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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EF53 GFU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF53 GFU, 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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EF53 GFU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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