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BF54 OET

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,348 mi
Last recorded114,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 OET
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 113,539 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2023 113,326 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 113,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 111,384 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise headlamp polish.

Bonnet hinges partly seized.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 108,697 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel

Pass 9 May 2019 102,425 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 102,425 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,340 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 65,446 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,484 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 39,982 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 31,870 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,656 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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BF54 OET is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 OET, 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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BF54 OET is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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