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AD05 YHJ

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YHJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 114,403 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded.

Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system At flexi hose as marked. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Sill Corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 111,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 111,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,601 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 110,597 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 108,827 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 108,822 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail corroded throw (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chissis rail corroded throw (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front coil spring not seated correctly

Pass 2 Sep 2019 104,726 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other materia (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 104,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OSF & NSF Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSF & NSF Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 93,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes slightly perished (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,589 miles

front to mid join area of exhaust system badly deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in front diff mount bushes

underside body and components slightly corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 65,551 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front to mid join area of exhaust system badly deteriorated

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in front diff mount bushes

underside body and components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,605 miles

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

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

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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AD05 YHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 64,919 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 AD05 YHJ, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD05 YHJ is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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