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AO53 HMJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,924 mi
Last recorded83,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,924 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,762 miles

Nearside Front live axle swivel hub bearing have slight play and leaking oil.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f axle hub leaking gear oil.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 78,537 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f axle hub leaking gear oil.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,186 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,515 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,115 miles

o/s front brake binding on very slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,158 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sill

Fail 15 Mar 2012 50,157 miles

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

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sill

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,496 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2010 39,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 39,430 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,012 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 30,176 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 20,702 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 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMJ, 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 HMJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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