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AJ53 UHD

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,065 mi
Last recorded88,065 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UHD
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 88,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 57,799 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,276 miles

both rear shockers coveres corroded

engine has slight oil leak

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,527 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 46,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,531 miles

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

Oil leak

vehicle presented for retest with towhitch removed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 43,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 36,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,375 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

tow ball removed at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,149 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 24,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,362 miles

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)

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 UHD is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AJ53 UHD, 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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What year was AJ53 UHD registered?

AJ53 UHD is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AJ53 UHD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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