SUZUKI GRAND VITARA FM53FHH has 27 MOTs

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This 2003 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 258,006 miles 5 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 09:52.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Friday 22nd January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

FM53FHH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND JANUARY 2027258,006 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Behind Wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASSED15TH JANUARY 202522ND JANUARY 2026249,570 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Rear Arch Behind Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202422ND JANUARY 2025241,028 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202322ND JANUARY 2024233,954 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202222ND JANUARY 2023226,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Mid Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202122ND JANUARY 2022218,482 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Arm Bushes Perishing
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH JANUARY 202022ND JANUARY 2021210,472 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2020210,472 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel Pipe Union Leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Hydraulic Brake Cylinder Leaking Hydraulic Fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested Due To Leak (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED3RD JANUARY 201922ND JANUARY 2020203,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201822ND JANUARY 2019196,103 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Floor Behind Rear Wheel Arches Corroding
  2. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Shocker Mounts Corroding
  3. ADVISORY - Under Side Corroding
  4. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Floors Corroding
  5. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Inner Sills Corroding
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2018196,103 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Floor Behind Rear Wheel Arches Corroding
  5. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Shocker Mounts Corroding
  6. FAIL - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Under Side Corroding
  8. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Floors Corroding
  9. ADVISORY - Ns/os Rear Inner Sills Corroding
  10. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Os Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201722ND JANUARY 2018187,916 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Ns & Os (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test Rear Seats
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201622ND JANUARY 2017178,770 MI
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2016178,764 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Handbrake Imbalance (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED12TH JANUARY 201522ND JANUARY 2016168,608 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Chassis Corroded Not With In Prescribed Area
  5. USER ENTERED - Outer Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201422ND JANUARY 2015155,193 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Outter Sill Covers Fitted
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2014155,193 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Outter Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201320TH JANUARY 2014140,316 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2013140,305 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201220TH JANUARY 2013125,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Outter Sill Covers Fitted
PASSED18TH JANUARY 201120TH JANUARY 2012107,328 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201092,711 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201020TH JANUARY 201192,711 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED15TH JANUARY 200920TH JANUARY 201076,444 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 200820TH JANUARY 200958,122 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 200858,122 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 200631ST DECEMBER 200740,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

FM53FHH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

FM53FHH MOT Comments

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FM53FHH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 258,006 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,218 miles

FM53FHH FAQs

This Suzuki Grand Vitara with registration FM53FHH was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 258,006 miles, so this Suzuki has travelled an average of 11,218 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Suzuki Grand Vitara beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means FM53FHH has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Suzuki Grand Vitara has had 51 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 7 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Suzuki Grand Vitara is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does FM53FHH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 FM53FHH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is FM53FHH Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 FM53FHH does have Tax. Read more

When does FM53FHH Tax expire?

The current Tax for FM53FHH will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does FM53FHH MOT expire?

The current MOT for FM53FHH will expire in 8 months on Friday 22nd January 2027. Read more

When did FM53FHH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for FM53FHH was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 09:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has FM53FHH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for FM53FHH we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has FM53FHH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for FM53FHH we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is FM53FHH?

FM53FHH is registered as a 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Read more

How many miles has FM53FHH done?

The odometer reading for FM53FHH at the last MOT in January 2026 was 258,006 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,218 miles per year. Read more

How old is FM53FHH?

The vehicle FM53FHH was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st December 2003. Read more

What colour is FM53FHH?

The official colour of FM53FHH is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does FM53FHH have?

FM53FHH has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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