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EJ03 ZHE

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,370 mi
Last recorded105,370 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 ZHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,370 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner qtr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner qtr (4.1.E.1)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

unable to open rear load door

Fail 11 Aug 2017 105,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner qtr (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm inner qtr (4.1.E.1)

engine bay/under/cill covers fitted

unable to open rear load door

Pass 22 Jun 2016 93,341 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,321 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe broken (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,727 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

E M L on

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 67,727 miles

E M L on

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,056 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,300 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 56,300 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 52,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 48,816 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 44,247 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,189 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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EJ03 ZHE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ03 ZHE, 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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EJ03 ZHE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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