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JC53 DFC

2005 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Vitara65,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC53 DFC
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 136,609 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible smashed and bits missing (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 128,918 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,636 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 120,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 113,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 105,413 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 105,409 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,965 miles

centre to rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 98,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 95,303 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 95,303 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,095 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2018 94,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

engine management light on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,473 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,473 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 80,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 65,015 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Fail 27 Mar 2014 65,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,441 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 45,673 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 39,518 miles

O/S & N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WEAR

Pass 21 May 2009 31,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 26,254 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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JC53 DFC is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 65,318 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 JC53 DFC, 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 21 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JC53 DFC registered?

JC53 DFC is a 2005 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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