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HJ53 NCF

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 2736cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 NCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,736cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 128,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rusted apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside

Fail 28 May 2024 128,534 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Exhaust mounting defective both rusted apart (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper light lens damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,308 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 126,071 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,471 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,293 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,076 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,087 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

front tyres perished

Fail 20 Feb 2018 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres perished

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,785 miles

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Feb 2016 71,779 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 64,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 41,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,673 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,866 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,977 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 23,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,952 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 17,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HJ53 NCF is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 2,736cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJ53 NCF, 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 HJ53 NCF registered?

HJ53 NCF is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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