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R5 CRD

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests50 (38 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,726 mi
Last recorded66,726 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 CRD
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

38 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 66,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 70,276 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting MOST FRONT CHASSIS MOUNT MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSF CENTRAL CHASSIS MOUNT MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN CHALK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER - MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached MARKED IN CHALK (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired MARKED IN CHALK (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front FRONT DIFFERENTIAL IS MISSING 1 OUT OF 4 BOLTS ON BOTH ATTACHMENTS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL FILTER ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded MARKED IN CHALK ()

Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe, between manifold and CAT. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,092 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 62,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 62,063 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 61,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to front brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,021 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,007 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,621 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 60,621 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 60,145 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,391 miles

all suspension arms slightly coroided

Pass 9 Mar 2018 59,602 miles

under neath heavily wax oiled

Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,602 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

under neath heavily wax oiled

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,454 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 52,330 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,968 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 49,031 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 49,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,946 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 54,946 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 44,306 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 44,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,304 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 39,341 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 39,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 48,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 34,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,346 miles

slight pitting noticed on front brake discs inner side.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 30,897 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 39,418 miles

slightly rusty front brake disks inner sides.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,902 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,032 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 24,590 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 20,671 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 19,946 miles

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

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)

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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R5 CRD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R5 CRD, 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 R5 CRD registered?

R5 CRD is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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