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AF53 JLF

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,507 mi
Last recorded101,507 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 JLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 101,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,125 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 98,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,194 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 96,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,748 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear x 2. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,768 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,237 miles

tow ball missing , tow electrics not checked

tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,307 miles

tow bar blocking number plate ,, number plate and light needs to be relocated,, will fail next year if not done

Pass 15 Sep 2018 88,832 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre exhaust catching body.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,238 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 82,237 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 79,710 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,868 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 12 Feb 2013 58,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,793 miles

Oil leak

boot handle in poor condition

both rear shockers dirt guards corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 45,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,694 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres brderline on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,609 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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AF53 JLF is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 67,953 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 AF53 JLF, 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 23 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF53 JLF is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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