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NJ03 TSU

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,538 mi
Last recorded67,538 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 TSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,538 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,651 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,097 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,336 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 45,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,932 miles

inner faces of both front brake discs are starting to corroed

metal ends of both front and rear flexble brake hoses are starting to corroed

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,250 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 39,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,577 miles

exhaust joint front pipe to cat is excessivily corroeded but not leaking yet

surface corrision on metal ends of both front flexible brake hoses

Fail 18 Feb 2009 38,577 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)

exhaust joint front pipe to cat is excessivily corroeded but not leaking yet

surface corrision on metal ends of both front flexible brake hoses

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,402 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 30,043 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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NJ03 TSU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NJ03 TSU, 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 NJ03 TSU registered?

NJ03 TSU is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is NJ03 TSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 TSU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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