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YC54 JZL

2004 Suzuki Vitara

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Suzuki Vitara66,554 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 JZL
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 122,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,394 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 119,387 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 117,507 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion by rear tow hitch

Pass 12 Oct 2020 111,217 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount by floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 101,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint badly corroded but not leaking

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 96,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides anti roll bar bushes perrished

Front brake back plates missing both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2018 96,301 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member excessively corroded both ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near to anti roll bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides anti roll bar bushes perrished

Front brake back plates missing both sides

Pass 30 Sep 2017 91,322 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Outer step heavily corroded mount bracket

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 86,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 82,322 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,318 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 72,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

front exhaust bracket is broken

Fail 20 Jun 2013 69,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

front exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 57,790 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,539 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,284 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 29,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 22,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YC54 JZL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC54 JZL, 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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YC54 JZL is a 2004 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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