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LS03 HZF

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,535 mi
Last recorded113,535 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 HZF
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/16 : 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 110,647 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,223 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,223 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,960 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 94,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,199 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,199 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,132 miles

N/S Front discs corroded on inside surface reducing efficiency

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S Front discs corroded on inside surface reducing efficiency

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear tyres - tread depth 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2010 69,733 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2009 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Jan 2008 50,276 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,276 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,380 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,343 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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LS03 HZF is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS03 HZF, 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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LS03 HZF is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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