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AO53 FRZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,083 mi
Last recorded113,083 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FRZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,083 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,083 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 112,691 miles

Fuel pipe leaking underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both front corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both rear heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,226 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 100,174 miles

O/s/r footbrake slight low effort

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2020 100,161 miles

Nearside Body insecure centre body mounting area holed inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure body mounting area holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Body insecure centre body mounting area holed inner sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure body mounting area holed (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both front tyres perishing in tread

silght engine oil leak

surface rust under car on chassis body and suspension

Pass 28 Sep 2019 97,900 miles

corrosion to body mounts/chassis inner sills(o/s/r inner small hole) outer sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 92,607 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 83,967 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,487 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside side step loose but still secure.

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded upper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Offside side step insecure, dangerous to other road users.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 64,735 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 124,419 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 63,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 63,530 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 59,176 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 55,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 55,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,560 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 41,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 21,428 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 FRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FRZ, 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 AO53 FRZ registered?

AO53 FRZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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