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BW52 OJZ

2003 Chevrolet Suburban

Grey Petrol 5300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,269 mi
Last recorded182,269 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW52 OJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelSuburban
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 182,269 miles

EML is lit.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 182,269 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EML is lit.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake just meets requirements.

Pass 26 Sep 2023 181,799 miles

service parking brake, long travel and weak performance. (18%)

Pass 21 Oct 2022 181,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets requirements.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 181,617 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake only just meets requirements.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 179,507 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020

chassis has general corrosion

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2019 162,128 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2019 162,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 158,188 miles

Body has general corrosion to sills at rear

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 158,188 miles

Body has general corrosion to sills at rear

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Oct 2015 154,668 miles

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres @ 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 154,667 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres @ 3mm

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 148,984 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 137,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Dec 2012 137,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 126,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 116,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 36,204 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 97,490 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 97,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 90,876 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 76,459 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,600 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Suburban?

Based on 1,715 MOT tests across 182 vehicles.

77.8%
Pass Rate
3,371
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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BW52 OJZ is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban in Grey with a 5,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Suburban fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW52 OJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Suburban typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Chevrolet Suburban is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW52 OJZ is a 2003 Chevrolet Suburban, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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