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AO53 HLY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,466 mi
Last recorded97,466 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 97,466 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 94,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded, repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and inner rear arches corroded, repaired and covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded near both middle body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 94,848 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded, repaired and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded, repaired and covered in underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded near both middle body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer lower body outrigger slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2023 88,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid leaking from brake drum (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

outer sill cover trims fitted to both sides

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 85,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2020 83,138 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise vehicle corroded on underside

Fail 2 Nov 2020 83,136 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle pipe/cat pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated brake fluid/oil (1.1.14 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise vehicle corroded on underside

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,774 miles

ADVISE INNER SILLS ARE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,772 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear FLUID LEAK CAUSING CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE PARTS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,949 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded HEAVILY. ()

Nearside Rear AXLE BACK PLATE HEAVILY CONTAMINATED BUT DOES NOT IMPAIR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON CONTINUES. (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded HEAVILY. ()

Nearside Rear AXLE BACK PLATE HEAVILY CONTAMINATED BUT DOES NOT IMPAIR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AXLE BRAKE PIPE. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 72,912 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak AXLE SEAL. ()

REAR BODY CORROSION ON BODY MOUNTING PANELS.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,911 miles

Emissions not tested EXHAUST LEAKS. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL COROSION (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL COROSION. (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak AXLE SEAL. ()

REAR BODY CORROSION ON BODY MOUNTING PANELS.

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 68,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 68,115 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil AXLE SEAL LEAKING. (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid BACK PLATE AND DRUM. (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SURFACE SCORED. (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,121 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 62,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated contaminated (3.5.1j)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,941 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,910 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,476 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,082 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear box Deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 40,895 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

offside front axle seal leaking recommend changing

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2007 24,907 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,541 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 HLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HLY, 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 HLY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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