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AJ05 GWU

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,187 mi
Last recorded149,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 149,187 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jun 2024 149,023 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 149,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 148,605 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel filter ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 147,309 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 147,309 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 146,341 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 145,435 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 145,430 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 143,736 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 141,855 miles

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))

Fail 24 May 2018 141,855 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 136,453 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,752 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,144 miles

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.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,862 miles

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 13 Jun 2014 102,862 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 91,743 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,743 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 80,992 miles

Catalyst to front silencer flange joint heavily corroded. Bolts weakened.

Offside front tyre worn more on inner edge.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 80,992 miles

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.

Pass 18 Jun 2011 69,958 miles

nearside wiper blade perishing.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,406 miles

o/s/r seat not checked folded down

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

o/s/r seat not checked folded down

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,415 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,575 miles

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

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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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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