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AD53 DWG

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,177 mi
Last recorded139,177 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 DWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 139,177 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 139,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 136,936 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 135,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 131,511 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake leaver high

Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 120,388 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 105,238 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 101,727 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 70,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 57,523 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,760 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,011 miles

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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AD53 DWG is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD53 DWG, 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 AD53 DWG registered?

AD53 DWG is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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