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AX53 MMJ

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,959 mi
Last recorded101,959 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,959 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 101,957 miles

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))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 69,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 69,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 90,523 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,191 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 72,583 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 72,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 65,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 64,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 58,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 57,343 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 57,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,660 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,453 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 37,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,560 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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AX53 MMJ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,554 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 MMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX53 MMJ registered?

AX53 MMJ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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