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LB53VFM
2004 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration LB53VFM
- Manufacturer SUZUKI
- Model GRAND VITARA
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre wearing hard on inner edge just off cords
- outer sill covers fitted
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,413 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 67,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,433 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,753 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front head lamp lens dulling x 2
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front head lamp lens dulling x 2
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,929 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
6 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,557 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,515 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20265 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,275 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust box deteriorating
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,729 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 58,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/16/100H (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,539 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,812 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 38,590 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,445 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 30,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,298 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012 11 Jun 20265 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 21,232 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 11 Jun 202612 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,858 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 13,230 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2009 11 Jun 20265 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,630 MI
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LB53VFM was registered on 2004-02-09
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