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AF53 ZXJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,758 mi
Last recorded96,758 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 96,758 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 96,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Body/cab mountings x4 severly corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

General underbody corrosion/brake pipes and under body covered in underseal

Pass 24 Jul 2024 94,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to under body

Fail 22 Jul 2024 94,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2023 92,939 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,723 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,718 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE AND UNDER SEAL (1.1.11 (c))

VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,256 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 82,363 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2019 82,363 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,867 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,293 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seal all car (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,177 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 62,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 59,108 miles

all brake pipes and fuel pipes greased

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 51,759 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,962 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside door mirror smaller than nearside

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,346 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,566 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,030 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 ZXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

AF53 ZXJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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