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AJ53 UGV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,935 mi
Last recorded96,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 UGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 96,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure and damaged ()

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underbody has corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2015 81,218 miles

both rear tyres have shallow cracks to side walls

rear bumper has damage

Fail 20 Jun 2015 81,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres have shallow cracks to side walls

rear bumper has damage

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,206 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 52,205 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 52,183 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,461 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,903 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 32,773 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,181 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 13,546 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)

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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AJ53 UGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ53 UGV, 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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AJ53 UGV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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