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Suzuki Grand Vitara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,590 cc

Y285 ECUMOT history

Y285 ECU is a red petrol Suzuki Grand Vitara first used on 15 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 95,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2023
Mileage
95,076 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 ECU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Suzuki
Model
Grand Vitara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2023
Latest MOT test
4 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 ECU was last recorded at 95,076 miles on 4 May 2022, 9,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2007: 38,076 miles, lower than 57,981 miles on 1 Jun 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
85,859 miles · 28 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
9,217 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,076 miles
  • 2021 – 85,859 miles
  • 2019 – 77,699 miles
  • 2018 – 76,204 miles
  • 2016 – 74,883 miles
  • 2015 – 71,595 miles
  • 2014 – 69,012 miles
  • 2013 – 64,287 miles
  • 2012 – 59,875 miles
  • 2011 – 55,578 miles
  • 2010 – 51,583 miles
  • 2009 – 47,246 miles
  • 2008 – 42,710 miles
  • 2007 – 38,076 miles
  • 2006 – 32,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,076 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,076 miles (+9,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,076 miles
    Test number
    512030772429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass85,859 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    903146890312
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,855 miles (+8,156)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,855 miles
    Test number
    155924393076
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak + casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 osf / nsf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,699 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,699 miles
    Test number
    334748611236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,494 miles (+1,290)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    199820166466
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

  6. Pass76,204 miles (+1,321)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    933043198394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre heavily cracked in tread area
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on most underbody components

  7. Pass74,883 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    835040839291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy surface corrosion over most underbody components
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail74,883 miles (+3,288)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    786158282692
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryGeneral heavy surface corrosion over most underbody components
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass71,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    681021696252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,595 miles (+2,583)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,595 miles
    Test number
    949706828922
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass69,012 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    916521284161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAll four road springs are very rusty keep check
    • NoteAll rubber bushes and mountings are begining to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteOffside inner cv joint has slight play, and oil seepage, keep check
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteWhole underside of car is covered in corosion, advise regular inspection

  12. Fail69,012 miles (+4,725)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,012 miles
    Test number
    876908174116
    • FailureBattery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAll four road springs are very rusty keep check
    • NoteAll rubber bushes and mountings are begining to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteOffside inner cv joint has slight play, and oil seepage, keep check
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perished
    • NoteWhole underside of car is covered in corosion, advise regular inspection

  13. Pass64,287 miles (+4,412)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    64,287 miles
    Test number
    109812473180
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteExhaust joint between catalysers,flange has rusted away making 1 bolt insecure

  14. Pass59,875 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,875 miles
    Test number
    269374972414
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail59,788 miles (+4,210)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,788 miles
    Test number
    867296062134
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass55,578 miles (+3,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    368571771115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass51,583 miles (+4,337)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    953045160197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSills corroded but outside seat belt prescribed areas

  18. Pass47,246 miles (+4,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    591469459178
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass42,710 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    202471768483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,076 miles (-19,905)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    504249957122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,981 miles (+25,413)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    57,981 miles
    Test number
    533832757199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,568 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    303130256102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,343 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    902579636162
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about Y285 ECU

Does Y285 ECU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 ECU expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 ECU?
The MOT on Y285 ECU expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 ECU done?
Y285 ECU was recorded at 95,076 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has Y285 ECU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 ECU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y285 ECU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y285 ECU find?
Y285 ECU passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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