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AJ54 ERK

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,519 mi
Last recorded104,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 ERK
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 104,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear diff rough when rotated

Underside corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2024 104,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff rough when rotated

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,046 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff rough when rotated

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,726 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 93,726 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,437 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,595 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 81,873 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,934 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,047 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,445 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 53,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 May 2012 48,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 41,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 29,397 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 4 May 2010 29,397 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,327 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 21,702 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,702 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AJ54 ERK is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ54 ERK, 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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What year was AJ54 ERK registered?

AJ54 ERK is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is AJ54 ERK safe to buy?

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