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W503 SFJ

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,033 mi
Last recorded116,033 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 SFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,033 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All effected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Underside corroded and under sealed

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,500 miles

mud under side

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to the under side

exhaust is in a very poor condition

front subframe welded (bad repair)

hand brake high

Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to the under side

exhaust is in a very poor condition

front subframe welded (bad repair)

hand brake high

Pass 8 Feb 2020 111,341 miles

ALL 4 TYRES PERISHED

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 109,923 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 109,921 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 102,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 102,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main centres and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise both head lamp images poor

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 1 Dec 2016 92,098 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded main centres and rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

advise both head lamp images poor

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,914 miles

both front brakes slight binding

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,683 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,exhaust corroded/slight leaks,nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,181 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,front brakes slight binding

front brakes slight uneven

Pass 10 Jan 2013 76,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,531 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,227 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 44,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,834 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 28,340 miles

all tyres getting perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 28,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres getting perrished

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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W503 SFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W503 SFJ, 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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W503 SFJ is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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