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AO53 OXB

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 OXB
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak advise further investigation! ()

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,706 miles

Oil leak engine has several oil leaks! ()

both rear tyres and offside front tyre are very badly cracked/perished!

exhaust BACK BOX is badly deteriorated!

Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,706 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak engine has several oil leaks! ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres and offside front tyre are very badly cracked/perished!

engine has no oil in it! 1 litre added! see oil leaks!

exhaust BACK BOX is badly deteriorated!

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge!

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,465 miles

both front outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

engine oil leak.

front brake disc`s, pitted inner surface edges.

nearside front tyre worn near legal limit.

perish marks/cracks in nearside front and rear tyre valve stems.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,496 miles

Oil leak

front brake disc`s pitted inner surface edges.

perish marks/cracks in front outer driveshaft gaiters.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,496 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

front brake disc`s pitted inner surface edges.

perish marks/cracks in front outer driveshaft gaiters.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 64,238 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

auxillary belt pulley noisy.

front brake disc`s pitted inner surface edges.

front brakes binding slightly.

incorrect type of wheel nut[s] fitted to offside rear,nearside rear and nearside front.

nearside and offside front outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,703 miles

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

centre exhaust box deterioating

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 57,703 miles

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

both front tyres getting very low on inner edges

centre exhaust box deterioating

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,357 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

general oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 24,649 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre, wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2006 21,034 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight oil leak

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 OXB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXB, 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 AO53 OXB registered?

AO53 OXB is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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