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ML03 DOH

2003 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,483 mi
Last recorded110,483 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Vitara65,896 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 DOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 110,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 99,931 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2021 98,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

both headlamps cloudy and patterns weak

offside front cv boot leaking

Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamps cloudy and patterns weak

exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2018 82,281 miles

Offside Front cv gaiter starting to split

Offside Rear wheel has slight damage to lip

Rear both rear tyres slightly cracking and approx 3.5mm

slight corrosion to brake pipes front and back

Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,488 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 72,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,321 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,325 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 48,619 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 48,619 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 44,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 41,047 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,433 miles

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

rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 5 May 2009 31,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,858 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 21,514 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 15,780 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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ML03 DOH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML03 DOH, 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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ML03 DOH is a 2003 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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