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BJ53 SZW

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,544 mi
Last recorded113,544 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SZW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,544 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 113,544 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,997 miles

Heat shield loose

Pass 24 Oct 2016 105,374 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,374 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 95,383 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Oct 2015 95,243 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 71,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 59,898 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,659 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 52,659 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 43,086 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 21,266 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 12,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,913 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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BJ53 SZW is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 SZW, 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 BJ53 SZW registered?

BJ53 SZW is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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