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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel filter ()
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/S & O/S (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes perished - N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail by jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked & Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage Bushing's Perished & Cracking - N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S Cracked & Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Heavily Split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked & Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage Bushing's Perished & Cracking - N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S Cracked & Perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Heavily Split (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear, at securing clip. (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust flange corroded and weak at catalytic converter.
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall damaged, but not to structure.
Offside Front Slight brake bind, inner brake pad approx 80% worn.
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside front tyre worn inner edge.
Offside wiper blade split.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside wiper blade split.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Catalyst to front silencer flange joint heavily corroded. Bolts weakened.
Offside front tyre worn more on inner edge.
Catalyst to front silencer flange joint heavily corroded. Bolts weakened.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside front tyre worn more on inner edge.
nearside wiper blade perishing.
o/s/r seat not checked folded down
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
o/s/r seat not checked folded down
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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AJ05 GWU is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 AJ05 GWU, 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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AJ05 GWU is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 June 2005.
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