2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.6L Petrol · AF53 JLF
2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 100,125 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AF53 JLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 100,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AF53 JLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara (AF53 JLF) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AF53 JLF Mileage History
- 26/09/202294,748 mi
- 14/09/202396,186 mi+1,438 mi
- 22/09/202396,194 mi+8 mi
- 12/09/202498,286 mi+2,092 mi
- 17/09/2025100,125 mi+1,839 mi
Average of roughly 1,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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