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GD53 EFW

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,204 mi
Last recorded109,204 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 109,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed On limit very strongly advise, (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 109,203 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Where joins connector in wing. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both, (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed On limit very strongly advise, (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By coil spring mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,485 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 102,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 100,937 miles

corrsion under jeep

Pass 10 Jun 2022 99,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

corrsion under neath

Fail 8 Jun 2022 99,107 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

corrsion under neath

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,804 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 94,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,691 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 92,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 79,013 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 79,012 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 70,950 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,675 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 52,426 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 42,980 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 35,287 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 23,973 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 19,579 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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GD53 EFW is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GD53 EFW, 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 GD53 EFW registered?

GD53 EFW is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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