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AJ53 UGZ

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,126 mi
Last recorded118,126 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 118,126 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 109,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 97,821 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,654 miles

exhaust centre joint slight leak of gases

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2022 93,623 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust centre joint slight leak of gases

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 91,803 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

full underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 15 Feb 2021 9,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 91,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,568 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,729 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2017 83,460 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 78,696 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 73,862 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 73,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 68,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2012 59,966 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,911 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2009 44,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2007 36,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake and fuel pipe rusty surfaces need clean and grease

front pads getting low

Fail 17 Nov 2007 36,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake and fuel pipe rusty surfaces need clean and grease

front pads getting low

Pass 18 Nov 2006 48,386 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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AJ53 UGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 UGZ, 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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AJ53 UGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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