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AJ55 GMG

2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara64,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 GMG
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,998 miles

cill covers fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2018 54,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 52,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,142 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,417 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,926 miles

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

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

exhaust centre box deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,971 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,443 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 36,391 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,165 miles

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

advise front discs when pads are changed

centre silencer corroded not blowing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,824 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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AJ55 GMG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ55 GMG, 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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What year was AJ55 GMG registered?

AJ55 GMG is a 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is AJ55 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 GMG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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