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FG53 UXO

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

163,397 mi
Last recorded163,397 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UXO
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 163,397 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 161,412 miles

Front oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 158,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 157,402 miles

Offside front linkrod slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 157,399 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside front linkrod slight play

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2021 155,271 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 149,642 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres close to legal limit + perished

offside front linkrod slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2019 147,617 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2018 144,894 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear tyres close to tyre wear bars

Pass 14 Nov 2017 141,150 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded but has covers fitted

Offside outer sill corroded but has covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 141,136 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded but has covers fitted

Offside outer sill corroded but has covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 136,147 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 133,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play OS AND NS (2.6.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OS and NS (2.4.G.2)

slight play rear propshaft uj

Pass 29 Oct 2014 124,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flange corroded

nsf tyre cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2013 116,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 107,450 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 97,290 miles

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)

old oil in both near side wheel arches and along sill

Pass 10 Nov 2010 85,794 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2010 85,794 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 74,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 63,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,944 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 39,656 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,656 miles

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

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

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

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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FG53 UXO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FG53 UXO, 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 FG53 UXO registered?

FG53 UXO is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 UXO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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