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AF05 TWG

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 TWG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,839 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 79,291 miles

front crossmeber corroding

Pass 16 May 2023 77,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 77,191 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,138 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 77,138 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,972 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,752 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,885 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 71,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,162 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,437 miles

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

Wipers not 100%

Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,437 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Wipers not 100%

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,443 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,737 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 21,453 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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AF05 TWG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 AF05 TWG, 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 AF05 TWG registered?

AF05 TWG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AF05 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 TWG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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