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BJ53 TJY

2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara67,953 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021
Fail 3 Sep 2021

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020
Fail 2 Sep 2020

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,849 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 73,511 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 73,511 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 70,800 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,684 miles

Both front and osr brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,068 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 64,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 corroded at rear sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,760 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 60,615 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,584 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 49,077 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 49,077 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 41,243 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,534 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,914 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 2 Oct 2007 22,357 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 16,139 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 16,139 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 TJY is a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ53 TJY shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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