Suzuki logo

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

H5 JHTMOT history

H5 JHT is a blue petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,633 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,001 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for H5 JHT in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JHT was last recorded at 75,633 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,435 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,198 miles
Average per year
3,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,633 miles
  • 2025 – 74,435 miles
  • 2024 – 71,772 miles
  • 2023 – 68,716 miles
  • 2022 – 64,994 miles
  • 2021 – 60,798 miles
  • 2020 – 57,138 miles
  • 2019 – 52,609 miles
  • 2018 – 47,998 miles
  • 2017 – 46,563 miles
  • 2016 – 44,376 miles
  • 2015 – 42,250 miles
  • 2014 – 39,610 miles
  • 2013 – 37,499 miles
  • 2012 – 35,201 miles
  • 2011 – 32,574 miles
  • 2010 – 29,322 miles
  • 2009 – 26,381 miles
  • 2008 – 23,132 miles
  • 2007 – 20,235 miles
  • 2006 – 15,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,633 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • EML on

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,633 miles (+1,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    287347024546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass74,435 miles (+2,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,435 miles
    Test number
    905521638265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  3. Pass71,772 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    656130982675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated but doesn't come under requirements due to vehicle date of first use.
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides are slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  4. Fail71,757 miles (+3,041)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    619675883779
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated but doesn't come under requirements due to vehicle date of first use.
    • AdvisoryHeadlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides are slightly affected by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

  5. Pass68,716 miles (+3,722)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,716 miles
    Test number
    255966397903
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion to chassis and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease or other substance (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass64,994 miles (+4,196)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,994 miles
    Test number
    861232778659
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion around floor and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly cracking on treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass60,798 miles (+3)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    521019986140
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  8. Fail60,795 miles (+3,657)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,795 miles
    Test number
    201498804549
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  9. Pass57,138 miles (+4,529)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,138 miles
    Test number
    282235661171
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody corrosion

  10. Pass52,609 miles (+4,611)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,609 miles
    Test number
    836162334954
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass47,998 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,998 miles
    Test number
    964116260858
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail47,990 miles (+1,427)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,990 miles
    Test number
    609952574429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmisson (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass46,563 miles (+2,187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    335842774825
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sup area and rear diff
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded in various places
    • AdvisoryFront pipe exhaust in very poor condition

  14. Pass44,376 miles (+2,126)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    972497117481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Pass42,250 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    119381303870
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slight bind

  16. Pass39,610 miles (+2,111)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    737946004288
    • Note1st cat to 2nd cat joint snaped on one side but ok
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear chassie jacking point corroded

  17. Pass37,499 miles (+2,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,499 miles
    Test number
    857545833231
    • NoteEml light on

  18. Pass35,201 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,201 miles
    Test number
    856467032250
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread on legal limit

  19. Fail35,196 miles (+2,622)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,196 miles
    Test number
    159137732211
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread on legal limit

  20. Pass32,574 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,574 miles
    Test number
    739745531286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,570 miles (+3,248)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    995454431220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass29,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,322 miles
    Test number
    372476430488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,310 miles (+2,929)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,310 miles
    Test number
    204796230278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass26,381 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    26,381 miles
    Test number
    372479139298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,132 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,132 miles
    Test number
    643899138207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,235 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,235 miles
    Test number
    271953947258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    234788636267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H5 JHT

Does H5 JHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JHT is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JHT?
The MOT on H5 JHT is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JHT done?
H5 JHT was recorded at 75,633 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,001 miles a year.
Has H5 JHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JHT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on H5 JHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on H5 JHT find?
H5 JHT passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all H5J registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.