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AO53 FRJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FRJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 70,440 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 70,385 miles

Body insecure Rear body cross member and additional failures at other body mountings (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheelarch/floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured At offside suspension mounting (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 67,650 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced O/S centre, N/S/R O/S/R corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 67,607 miles

Offside Rear Axle with an unsafe modification (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced O/S centre, N/S/R O/S/R corroded but still secure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,897 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

protective wax oil sprayed to the underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2022 61,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Axle fractured mount (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 59,891 miles

both rear main brakepipe getting corroded

front axle brakepipe getting corroded

n/s/f wheelbearing slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,192 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 54,660 miles

Main fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 54,643 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Main fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 51,248 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 51,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,819 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 40,608 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2014 40,608 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 36,981 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,981 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Center rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside front axle swivel joint leaking oil

Rear wiper split

Pass 15 Nov 2012 31,589 miles

Rear exhuast weak

Slight oil leak from offside front hub seal

Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,960 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 24,960 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,135 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,792 miles

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

breather pipes above front axle rusty

front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2009 15,773 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres skuffed and cracking on outer walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,773 miles

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

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

both front tyres skuffed and cracking on outer walls

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,950 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 10,108 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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AO53 FRJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 AO53 FRJ, 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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AO53 FRJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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