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AF53 ZXE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,149 mi
Last recorded70,149 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZXE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 70,149 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 70,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember by body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

very slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion evident underside poss been layed up idle unused

Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion evident underside poss been layed up idle unused

Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,924 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,995 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,402 miles

front pads 2mm,discs corroded,

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,413 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,093 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 49,102 miles

Advise rear box delaminating

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,869 miles

Advise rear exhoust box delaminating

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,746 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,765 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,103 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 33,103 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,182 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,838 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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AF53 ZXE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 ZXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF53 ZXE registered?

AF53 ZXE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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