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ST54 BJJ

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,780 mi
Last recorded84,780 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 BJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 84,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all underside of vehicle effected by corrosion

brake fluid level below maximum

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills rusty but not holed

chasis rusty but not holed

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,323 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both sills rusty but not holed

chasis rusty but not holed

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Feb 2017 80,673 miles

Both headlamps have grazing but not effecting pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers deteriorated split and cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers split and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion REAR SUBFRAME SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY CORRODED BUT STILL SERVICEABLE (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber torn and insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers deteriorated split and cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link rubbers split and deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 76,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,702 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 73,702 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 71,148 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,148 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 68,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Clutch biting point very high, suspect clutch worn

Fail 3 Jan 2012 68,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Clutch biting point very high, suspect clutch worn

Pass 8 Jan 2011 64,309 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Fail 8 Jan 2011 64,309 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,219 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,201 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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ST54 BJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST54 BJJ, 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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What year was ST54 BJJ registered?

ST54 BJJ is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 9 October 2004.

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