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PJ03 VTX

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 66,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle chassis, rear axle, rear trailing arm and shock absorbers all showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 May 2018 66,763 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

vehicle chassis, rear axle, rear trailing arm and shock absorbers all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2017 63,804 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on the thread face and sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system securing bolt heavily corroded and insecure but not excessively corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre cracking on the thread face and sidewall

Rear differential noisy

Fail 22 May 2017 63,804 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking on the thread face and sidewall

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust system securing bolt heavily corroded and insecure but not excessively corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front tyre cracking on the thread face and sidewall

Rear differential noisy

Pass 13 May 2016 60,511 miles

All four tyres cracking on inner and outer side walls but not exposing chord or ply.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack inner joint ends. (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,239 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

dipstick broken

spare tyre close to legal limit (2mm)

Pass 21 May 2014 51,915 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 47,284 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 43,935 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 31,314 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,863 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,845 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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PJ03 VTX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PJ03 VTX, 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 PJ03 VTX registered?

PJ03 VTX is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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