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YX53 NJE

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NJE
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,191 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 97,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 87,977 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,157 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 79,157 miles

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 70,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,571 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 50,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brake disc inner surfaces carroded

Pass 14 Nov 2007 38,240 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 27,186 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 3 x wiper blades are slightly split

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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YX53 NJE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 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 Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX53 NJE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YX53 NJE registered?

YX53 NJE is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is YX53 NJE safe to buy?

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