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LY53 FTZ

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,809 mi
Last recorded87,809 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 FTZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,204 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,574 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2015 76,735 miles

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

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres 2.0mm

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

Pass 26 Jan 2014 67,494 miles

Front and Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 67,494 miles

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front and Rear exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,435 miles

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,997 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 43,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 34,880 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 26,741 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 22,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 22,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,691 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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LY53 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY53 FTZ, 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

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What year was LY53 FTZ registered?

LY53 FTZ is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is LY53 FTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 FTZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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