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AD55 FFX

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 FFX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 77,292 miles

Parking brake lever movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not deemed excessive

Fail 14 Aug 2019 77,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction injection warning lamp (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever movement indicating incorrect adjustment but not deemed excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,209 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

osr body slight damage

Fail 7 Aug 2018 71,209 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

osr body slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2017 65,661 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

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

Offside Rear wing slight damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 65,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

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

Offside Rear wing slight damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,565 miles

Diesel Particulate Filter fault lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres have edge wear

oil leak

osr body panel damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,565 miles

Diesel Particulate Filter fault lamp on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres have edge wear

oil leak

osr body panel damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2015 57,006 miles

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

Pass 5 Jul 2014 50,842 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 50,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 50,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 50,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 45,091 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,236 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 15,287 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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AD55 FFX is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel 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 AD55 FFX, 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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What year was AD55 FFX registered?

AD55 FFX is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is AD55 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 FFX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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