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BJ53 EZG

2003 Suzuki Liana

Black Petrol 1586cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,901 mi
Last recorded103,901 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Liana60,179 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 EZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelLiana
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,586cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,901 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 103,881 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg underneath battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all attached components, no signs of weakened joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 97,173 miles

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 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg underneath battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / sill near trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all attached components, no signs of weakened joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and attached components no sign of weakened joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 92,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg under battery carrier (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall, multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and attached components no sign of weakened joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 89,094 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,979 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on connection to and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general surface corrosion to all suspension and steering components

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2016 74,749 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise tracking

battery leaking acid

both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking

Fail 8 Oct 2016 74,749 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise tracking

battery leaking acid

both rear tyres on 3mm and cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,500 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 62,702 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,197 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,976 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,561 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 25,556 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,051 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Liana?

Based on 173,088 MOT tests across 11,764 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
5,694
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
11,764
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,027
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,766
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,309
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,061
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,736
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BJ53 EZG is a 2003 Suzuki Liana in Black with a 1,586cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Liana models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 60,179 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Liana fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ53 EZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Liana typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Liana is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ53 EZG is a 2003 Suzuki Liana, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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