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AO53 OWW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,393 mi
Last recorded91,393 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 91,393 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 91,393 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 88,006 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located offside from brake master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To Rear Body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,786 miles

Front swivel housings weaping grease

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

all chassis floors and suspension coroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,655 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 70,644 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 65,334 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Front both swivels leaking oil

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

vehicle structure corroded and suspension components

Fail 11 Jan 2018 65,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint flange broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Front both swivels leaking oil

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

vehicle structure corroded and suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,730 miles

both sides front hub swivels slight leak

under vehicle body and chassis components rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2016 56,808 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

e m l on

Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,807 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,721 miles

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

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

nearside front swivel joint damp

Fail 12 Jan 2015 54,718 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

nearside front swivel joint damp

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,019 miles

eml light on

front brake discs corroded

nearside front swivel joint seal deteriorated

offside swivel joint corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 51,646 miles

eml on

Fail 16 Jan 2013 51,646 miles

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

eml on

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,610 miles

all hangers on exhaust pipe corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,590 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

all hangers on exhaust pipe corroded

grease leaking heavily from nearside front hub swivel

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 46,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,068 miles

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

slight grease leak ot offside front swivel joint seal.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,421 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,390 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,097 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,074 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 OWW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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