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BG53 ZFY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,347 mi
Last recorded97,347 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 97,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 93,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 80,542 miles

Advise engine management light showing fault

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,893 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2014 66,305 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 61,313 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,308 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,546 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,742 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,863 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,576 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 32,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,910 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 ZFY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BG53 ZFY, 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 BG53 ZFY registered?

BG53 ZFY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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