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BJ53 SZY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,116 mi
Last recorded109,116 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SZY
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 109,116 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2020 109,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing due to bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp registration plate lamps also (4.3.3 (b))

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded covered in grease or other material

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear chassis/ suspension arms /mounts corroded not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Jan 2018 103,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension turrets slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2017 99,484 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,215 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,448 miles

Centre Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,804 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,954 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,333 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,444 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,269 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 22,721 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 SZY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BJ53 SZY, 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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BJ53 SZY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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