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FJ03 UTE

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,712 mi
Last recorded105,712 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 105,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 235/60/r16 ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,822 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 91,833 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust condition (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,553 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting broken but adequately supporting

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 59,861 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,634 miles

Joint between exhaust front pipe and catalytic converter very corroded.

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,077 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,131 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 49,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitting

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,488 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 40,775 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,239 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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FJ03 UTE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FJ03 UTE, 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 FJ03 UTE registered?

FJ03 UTE is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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