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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,590 cc

LX53 ZWUMOT history

LX53 ZWU is a silver petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jan 2023
Mileage
120,964 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 ZWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 ZWU was last recorded at 120,964 miles on 7 Jan 2022, 3,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,818 miles · 7 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,146 miles
Average per year
5,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 120,964 miles
  • 2021 – 117,818 miles
  • 2020 – 112,929 miles
  • 2019 – 106,048 miles
  • 2018 – 100,089 miles
  • 2017 – 93,114 miles
  • 2016 – 89,564 miles
  • 2015 – 85,479 miles
  • 2014 – 79,484 miles
  • 2013 – 72,494 miles
  • 2012 – 67,112 miles
  • 2011 – 62,118 miles
  • 2010 – 55,639 miles
  • 2009 – 47,880 miles
  • 2007 – 36,929 miles
  • 2006 – 31,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,964 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust down pipe flange corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,964 miles (+3,146)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,964 miles
    Test number
    136200758785
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass117,818 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,818 miles
    Test number
    914134167048
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail117,818 miles (+4,889)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,818 miles
    Test number
    143715071416
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass112,929 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    868668230683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, both universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail112,929 miles (+6,881)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,929 miles
    Test number
    665952877838
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, both universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass106,048 miles (+5,959)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,048 miles
    Test number
    583515521946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    886511175235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe flange corroded

  8. Fail100,089 miles (+6,975)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,089 miles
    Test number
    648226139162
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust down pipe flange corroded

  9. Pass93,114 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,114 miles
    Test number
    181172506007
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  10. Fail93,108 miles (+3,544)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    109057904928
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in poor condition (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  11. Pass89,564 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,564 miles
    Test number
    820141499042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,479 miles (+5,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,479 miles
    Test number
    315392785065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,484 miles (+6,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,484 miles
    Test number
    936961274038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,494 miles (+5,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,494 miles
    Test number
    718070283099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,112 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,112 miles
    Test number
    786257262041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,118 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    806299381011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    924239360091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,639 miles (+7,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,639 miles
    Test number
    994888960087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass47,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    390385079079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,880 miles (+10,951)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    714365279017
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass36,929 miles (+5,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,929 miles
    Test number
    171968557283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    321738666220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 ZWU

Does LX53 ZWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 ZWU expired on 16 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 ZWU?
The MOT on LX53 ZWU expired on 16 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 ZWU done?
LX53 ZWU was recorded at 120,964 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2022, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
Has LX53 ZWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 ZWU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 ZWU 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 LX53 ZWU find?
LX53 ZWU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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