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BG53 LKM

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,710 mi
Last recorded131,710 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 LKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 131,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

all suspension compontes rusty

body rusty

cover sills shields

rusty underside

Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,416 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 24 Nov 2022 131,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by upper shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,853 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,727 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Nov 2019 122,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

brake hose ferrules corroded

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

cuts in rear tyres tread

front tyres wearing unevenly to markers

Pass 20 Nov 2018 116,312 miles

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis corroded

eml illuminated

Fail 20 Nov 2017 110,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis corroded

eml illuminated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,438 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 106,428 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

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

Offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has a nail in its tread

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,819 miles

centre exhaust slight blow and corroded

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

eml illuminated

front number plate cracked

o/s/f suspension noisey

o/s/r tyre worn to markers and nail in tread

slight fluctuation on front brakes

stonechip in o/s windscreen

Pass 27 Nov 2014 96,325 miles

chassis corroded

engine light on

rear shockers corroded

windscreen poor

wipers worn

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dash

engine sump leaking oil from switch unit

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,013 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on dash

engine sump leaking oil from switch unit

Pass 27 Nov 2012 88,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 82,695 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly, advise further inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,662 miles

Both rear shockers in v poor condition

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 71,661 miles

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

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

Both rear shockers in v poor condition

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 58,677 miles

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 20 Jun 2008 42,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,452 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,433 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,736 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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BG53 LKM is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG53 LKM, 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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BG53 LKM is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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