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AE03 FOX

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Beige Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,848 mi
Last recorded85,848 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 FOX
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 83,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,702 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,388 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,680 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,679 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,823 miles

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 11 Jun 2014 66,438 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,546 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,546 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,453 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,363 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 24,197 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,197 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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AE03 FOX is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Beige with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 67,261 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 AE03 FOX, 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 22 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE03 FOX registered?

AE03 FOX is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 18 December 2004.

Is AE03 FOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 FOX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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