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DF53DWE
2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DWE
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model GRAND VITARA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 161,795 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- General underbody corrosion inc inner/outer sills
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 160,387 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
- General underbody corrosion
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,741 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 157,107 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes corroding and greased
- General underbody corrosion and covered in underseal/oil
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Both front brakes sticking slightly
9 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 157,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brakes sticking slightly
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- General underbody corrosion and covered in underseal/oil
- All brake pipes corroding and greased
20 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,344 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front brakes sticking slightly
- All brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully inspect
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,327 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- both front inner wheel arches corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member area corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area full length (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- both front inner wheel arches corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,222 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019 21 Jun 20268 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,855 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018 21 Jun 20267 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,261 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017 21 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,303 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,132 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014 21 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 128,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013 21 Jun 20266 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,224 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2012 21 Jun 20268 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,841 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
7 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 121,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 119,541 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 119,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 97,080 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 97,080 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,141 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2008 21 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 76,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,929 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2007 21 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF53DWE was registered on 2003-11-28
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