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W347 BFV

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Green Petrol 2493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW347 BFV
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,493cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 70,420 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 70,413 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

metallic noise while rotating front wheels

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 61,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2022 59,047 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,972 miles

all 4 tyres side walls cracking but no cord showing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 52,972 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres side walls cracking but no cord showing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear side wall cracking but not down to cord

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear side cracking but not down to cord

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,178 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 45,156 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,520 miles

exhaust corroded and 1 hanging bracket loose

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 38,166 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 24,757 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,498 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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W347 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Green with a 2,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W347 BFV, 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 26 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 W347 BFV registered?

W347 BFV is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W347 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W347 BFV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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