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AD54 VFX

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,637 mi
Last recorded138,637 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 138,637 miles

EML

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner arch holed, non prescribed

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 138,637 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

EML

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner arch holed, non prescribed

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

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 138,596 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function nearside and offside corroded and leaking fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of rear wheel (marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of rear wheel (marked in white) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear shockers seriously corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills corrode (full sills required for repair) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired nearside and offside inner sills / body mountings corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,842 miles

EML

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

outer sill covers fitted

under body/suspension corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 122,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded inner sill (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML

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

outer sill covers fitted

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,160 miles

under body and suspension parts corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 113,708 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under body partly under sealed

under body/suspension/ chassis corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 113,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill,central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

under body partly under sealed

under body/suspension/ chassis corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 105,250 miles

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

under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2019 105,250 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center, inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under body corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise n/s/r shock absorber is corroded

advise o/s/r shock absorber is corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 99,335 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise n/s/r shock absorber is corroded

advise o/s/r shock absorber is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,081 miles

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

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

exhaust back box flang is slightly leaking and corroded .

front brake discs warn corroded and pitted. n/s/f o/s/f.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust back box flang is slightly leaking and corroded .

front brake discs warn corroded and pitted. n/s/f o/s/f.

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust covers deteriorated.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,444 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroding (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general underbody corrosion to floorpan and inner sills (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroding

fuel pipes corroding

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,288 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside inner sills corroding

Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,278 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside inner sills corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 62,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,170 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 50,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,159 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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AD54 VFX is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD54 VFX, 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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AD54 VFX is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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