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AE54 VWJ

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,790 mi
Last recorded145,790 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,790 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 145,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,075 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,553 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,978 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 143,439 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 140,636 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

exhaust cat flanges rusting away

Pass 10 Oct 2018 136,093 miles

first and second cat flanges rusted away

Fail 4 Oct 2018 135,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

first and second cat flanges rusted away

Pass 5 Oct 2017 124,980 miles

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

crack in windscreen offside bottom,outside swept area.

engine mangerment light

fuel filter rusted.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 113,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

engine mangerment light on.

reversing lights on all time.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,657 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine mangerment light on.

reversing lights on all time.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,730 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 101,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,963 miles

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 5 Sep 2013 80,183 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 30 Aug 2012 70,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,668 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,311 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,808 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,567 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 30,670 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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AE54 VWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AE54 VWJ, 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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AE54 VWJ is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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