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AO53 GXW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,982 mi
Last recorded164,982 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 164,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 164,982 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 163,942 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 163,888 miles

Front Panhard rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (3.5.1g)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner & outer joints (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (2.5.A.3c)

Noisy clutch release bearing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,066 miles

Centre trans-box mounting cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2015 161,367 miles

exhaust corroded slight blow rear box to pipe joint

Fail 26 Sep 2015 161,367 miles

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

exhaust corroded slight blow rear box to pipe joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 160,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,346 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 154,345 miles

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

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

Under vehicle generally has slight surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 170,330 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 151,216 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 146,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 122,919 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 84,346 miles

both rear seat belts are still cut!

both rear seats have been completly removed

nearside front axle swivel joint has a slight leak of grease/oil

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

nearside rear seat belt cannot be pulled out, retracting mechanism defective

offside front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jan 2008 84,345 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front axle swivel joint has a slight leak of grease/oil

nearside front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

offside front tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2007 81,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 59,257 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 GXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

AO53 GXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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