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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/front & centre/rear joins leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body considerable corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear lower shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres have large cracks in tread - 235/70 R16 106H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/front & centre/rear joins leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock body considerable corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH rear lower shock bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres have large cracks in tread - 235/70 R16 106H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both centre and rear exhaust hanger brackets are broken, exhaust still secure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes are perished (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Both centre and rear exhaust hanger brackets are broken, exhaust still secure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs are corroded and worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorber lower bushes are perished (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers have slightly perished lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust - both centre hanger and rear silencer brackets are broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers have slightly perished lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe repair leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
both head lamp lens poor
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
both head lamp lens poor
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front 'D' - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust clamp on tail pipe heavily corroded
fuel filter canister corroded
BOTH rear tyres cracking/perishing on walls & in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
fuel filter canister corroded
Front brake discs slightly corroded
Front brake pads about 70% worn
Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inner edge
Rear tyres showing age cracks
rear tyres showing age cracks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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DF53 NZC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 2004 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 66,554 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 Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 NZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DF53 NZC is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 2 February 2004.
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