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AG53 FGC

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,031 mi
Last recorded108,031 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 FGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 108,031 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed insecure in holder and chafing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

oil on min level

Pass 13 Jun 2025 98,947 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 87,185 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses tarnishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 87,185 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses tarnishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 72,882 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured by tow bar

Fail 13 Jun 2023 72,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear registration plate obscured by tow bar

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,454 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 61,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 60,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe which is part of the front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,824 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe which is part of the front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front wheels slight restricted free movement

both front wipers worn

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 49,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 45,274 miles

rear registration plate obscured by towbar

Pass 24 Aug 2013 41,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,160 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 31,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,943 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 26,913 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,149 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 15,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,770 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2007 14,369 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge of tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,484 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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AG53 FGC is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AG53 FGC, 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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AG53 FGC is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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