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BF53 KSU

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KSU
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 104,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 94,209 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,149 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 85,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,572 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 73,916 miles

corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Oct 2014 66,114 miles

Fuel cap flap hinge broken but still functional

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2014 66,114 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel cap flap hinge broken but still functional

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,367 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,790 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 47,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,525 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,546 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,774 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 28,325 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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BF53 KSU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF53 KSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 KSU registered?

BF53 KSU is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 KSU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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