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AO53 HWY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2025 75,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Of Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 73,066 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting front of floor area is corroded.

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

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has small split

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Badly corroded, front of floor area. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorbers are corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,046 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake is slightly binding

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Formed pipe to brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded but not body is still secure. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake is slightly binding

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 66,148 miles

Front Slight brake bind to both front brakes.

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe mounted to rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,767 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,538 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Pass 31 May 2016 33,949 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,691 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2014 28,934 miles

Exhaust center box outer corroded.

Fail 21 May 2014 28,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 26,978 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 24,782 miles

rear door handle broken

Pass 28 May 2011 22,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,471 miles

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)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 May 2009 15,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 11,199 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,725 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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AO53 HWY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO53 HWY, 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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AO53 HWY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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