2005 Suzuki Vitara 2.5L Petrol · JC53 DFC
2005 Suzuki Vitara (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2005. Recorded mileage 136,609 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JC53 DFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/04/2026
- 136,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JC53 DFC 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 2005 Suzuki Vitara (JC53 DFC) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Front Registration plate inscription illegible smashed and bits missing (0.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on edges (5.”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also heavily worn on in”.
JC53 DFC Mileage History
- 20/01/2023113,383 mi
- 03/01/2024120,339 mi+6,956 mi
- 16/01/2024120,636 mi+297 mi
- 07/04/2025128,918 mi+8,282 mi
- 23/04/2026136,609 mi+7,691 mi
Average of roughly 7,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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