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RJ53 CGG

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,220 mi
Last recorded198,220 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 CGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 198,220 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 177,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 177,727 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Nipple Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake nipple leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 158,777 miles

Front underneath of engine covered in old oil

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 158,739 miles

Battery leaking corrosion on battery (4.13 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Suspect leaking from steering rack gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate part obscured by tow ball

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 137,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak of engine ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3-4mm,also tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s rear tyre 3-4mm.235/60 r16 100v

tow bar obscuring number plate slightly.

Fail 14 Feb 2018 137,039 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Oil leak of engine ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread 3-4mm,also tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s rear tyre 3-4mm.235/60 r16 100v

tow bar obscuring number plate slightly.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,368 miles

BOTH FRONT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Rear SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,368 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

BOTH FRONT SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Nearside Rear SLIGHTLY CRACKED

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 89,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers over sills

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,870 miles

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

rear tyres tread preshing

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 14 Feb 2012 69,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,047 miles

slight bind both front wheels. o/s/f tyre on 2mm.slight out of balance front brakes.

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,898 miles

slight bind o/s/f wheel.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,316 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,237 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 46,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,922 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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RJ53 CGG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ53 CGG, 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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RJ53 CGG is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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