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AJ54 RYA

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,625 mi
Last recorded48,625 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 RYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 48,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 47,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 45,260 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various body mounts slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear diff has slight leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 43,454 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front wipers smearing the screen

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age

Fail 27 Oct 2017 43,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front wipers smearing the screen

front brakes noisey

o/s/f tyre showing signs of age

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r tyre showing signs of age and starting to tear/split through treads

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorated

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Bush Deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,965 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 24,923 miles

Catalyst converter and middle exhaust joint is corroded

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

Rear tyres are cracked and perished

Tracking

Pass 12 Nov 2011 21,594 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 21,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 18,156 miles

ALL 4 tyres perrished in tread area

Front brakes squeeling (pads seem ok)

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)

hand brake effort uneven (64%)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 15,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 12,658 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres down to 2mm

Pass 9 Nov 2007 9,713 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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AJ54 RYA is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ54 RYA, 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 RYA registered?

AJ54 RYA is a 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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