CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ03 ZZX

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,801 mi
Last recorded89,801 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ZZX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 89,801 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 86,538 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 84,263 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides lenses deteriorated . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Lower Unable to fully assess underside due to aplication of underseal covering underside of vehicle .

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Badly perished . (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front of rear prop shaft . (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 82,970 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 82,970 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

fuel lines rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2019 82,280 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 82,280 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel.

Pass 24 May 2018 75,623 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear(BOTH) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

hand brake lever travel

Pass 23 May 2017 67,950 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 56,795 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 May 2016 56,795 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & perished - 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. & application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres badly perished/split

Pass 20 May 2015 51,111 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 47,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in offside steering rack end

Pass 29 May 2013 43,729 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,595 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,858 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 19,880 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 19,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 17,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,117 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,792 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
Full Suzuki Vitara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ03 ZZX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 HJ03 ZZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ03 ZZX?

You can check the full history of HJ03 ZZX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ03 ZZX registered?

HJ03 ZZX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is HJ03 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ03 ZZX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ03 ZZX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ03 ZZX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.