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VX53 BBJ

2003 Suzuki AN400

Blue Petrol 385cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,226 mi
Last recorded9,226 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki AN40014,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelAN400
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine385cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 9,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 9,165 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 9,164 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 8,280 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 5,106 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 4,659 miles

Front tyre tread getting low

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 4,659 miles

Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2013 4,509 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 4,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 3,879 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki AN400?

Based on 31,696 MOT tests across 2,780 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
786
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 563
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 396
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 220
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 180
wheel bearings are excessively rough 145
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VX53 BBJ is a 2003 Suzuki AN400 in Blue with a 385cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki AN400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.4% with a typical mileage of 14,549 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 AN400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 563 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX53 BBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki AN400 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki AN400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX53 BBJ registered?

VX53 BBJ is a 2003 Suzuki AN400, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is VX53 BBJ safe to buy?

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