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GF03 ZPZ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,882 mi
Last recorded57,882 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 ZPZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,882 miles

Engine MIL light on - Pre July 2003

Front exhaust coupling corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four - Replacement should be considered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 57,403 miles

Engine MIL light on - Pre July 2003

Front Exhaust coupling corroded

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/F and O/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking - Replacement should be considered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 57,403 miles

Engine MIL light on - Pre July 2003

Front Exhaust coupling corroded

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/F and O/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking - Replacement should be considered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 56,758 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front exhaust coupling advise condition poor

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise mil light on pre july 2003

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,446 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 53,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,806 miles

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

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlight aim

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,623 miles

Front exhaust coupling in poor condition

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,859 miles

advise condition of front exhaust coupling in poor condition .

Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,859 miles

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

advise condition of front exhaust coupling in poor condition .

Pass 16 Jul 2013 41,241 miles

both front tyre,s cracking badly.

corroded rear exhaust tail pipe.

front exhaust coupling in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,926 miles

Fngine management light indicates a fault

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 19 Jul 2011 35,406 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 35,406 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 32,703 miles

Front disc's slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 28,733 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,447 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,447 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 20,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,877 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 15,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GF03 ZPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF03 ZPZ, 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 GF03 ZPZ registered?

GF03 ZPZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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The MOT history for GF03 ZPZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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