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AJ04 CRU

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,416 mi
Last recorded169,416 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 CRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 169,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components rusty

Fail 26 Jan 2018 169,416 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2013 161,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

auxilary belt tensioner broken

exhaust center b0x breaking up

Fail 4 Mar 2013 161,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

auxilary belt tensioner broken

exhaust center b0x breaking up

Pass 2 Mar 2012 147,926 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 147,926 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tailgate handle broken - but still able to open

Fail 29 Mar 2011 144,640 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tailgate handle broken - but still able to open

2 x rear propshaft securing bolts missing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 128,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

clutch fluid res top not fitted refit may require repair?

offside rear hub possible oil /fluid leak

Fail 4 Jun 2009 59,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid res top not fitted refit may require repair?

offside rear hub possible oil /fluid leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,279 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear back plate damp

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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AJ04 CRU is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ04 CRU, 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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AJ04 CRU is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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