2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.0L Diesel · ML05 FEX
2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 129,644 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 FEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 129,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 FEX 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 Grand Vitara (ML05 FEX) between June 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
ML05 FEX Mileage History
- 15/06/2023127,871 mi
- 15/06/2023127,871 mi
- 03/09/2024128,002 mi+131 mi
- 13/09/2024128,002 mi
- 29/01/2026129,644 mi+1,642 mi
Average of roughly 675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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