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2003 Suzuki Ltz400 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ltz400 models manufactured in 2003, based on 50 real MOT test results.

74.0%
Pass Rate
26.0%
Fail Rate
50
Total Tests
10,563
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2003 Suzuki Ltz400 MOT Analysis

The 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 has an MOT pass rate of 74.0% based on 50 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,563 miles on the odometer. With a 26.0% failure rate, the 2003 Ltz400 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 38.0% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 12.0%. Noise, emissions and leaks follows at 10.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (50 tests)

Top failures specific to 2003 models only. The overall Ltz400 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment38.0%19
2Tyres12.0%6
3Noise, Emissions And Leaks10.0%5
4Identification Of The Vehicle6.0%3

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 10,563 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical35.97% per 10K miTyres11.36% per 10K miNoise, emissions and leaks9.47% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle5.68% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical35.9738.0%19
Tyres11.3612.0%6
Noise, emissions and leaks9.4710.0%5
Identification of the vehicle5.686.0%3

Mileage Statistics

10,563
Mean
3,985
Median
1,104
25th Percentile
6,704
75th Percentile
24.61% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 has an MOT pass rate of 74.0% based on 50 tests — above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 10,563 miles on the odometer. With a 26.0% failure rate, the 2003 Ltz400 is rated as "Very Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2003 Suzuki Ltz400, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 10,563 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 38.0% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 38.0% of MOT failures on 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 12.0% of failures

Tyres issues account for 12.0% of MOT failures on 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Noise, emissions and leaks — 10.0% of failures

Noise, emissions and leaks issues account for 10.0% of MOT failures on 2003 Suzuki Ltz400 models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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