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ND53 JXM

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,553 mi
Last recorded100,553 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 JXM
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 100,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 100,303 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 92,335 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 92,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2016 83,453 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 74,875 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 67,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 67,248 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 60,546 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 60,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,364 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,116 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 24 Feb 2010 39,671 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise front brake pads appear low.

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 39,671 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise front brake pads appear low.

advise plastic skirts fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 33,650 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,421 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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ND53 JXM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND53 JXM, 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 ND53 JXM registered?

ND53 JXM is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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