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FC03 JMV

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,632 mi
Last recorded88,632 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 JMV
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,632 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front head lamp lens cloudy

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65r16 98h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 87,362 miles

Centre exhaust leaking slightly

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 87,360 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust leaking slightly

Fuel pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,440 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 24 Aug 2013 77,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2012 71,266 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 66,938 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,853 miles

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

Nearside front & rear tyres perrishing/cracking badly on tread & side walls

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,850 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front & rear tyres perrishing/cracking badly on tread & side walls

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 55,385 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,781 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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FC03 JMV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FC03 JMV, 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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What year was FC03 JMV registered?

FC03 JMV is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 8 June 2003.

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