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AO53 UOJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 87,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner floor to out rigger corroded and holed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 83,690 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced out rigger to body mount corroded and holed becoming insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 83,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to out rigger body mount area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis to out rigger body mount area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced out rigger to body mount corroded and holed becoming insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 78,622 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,077 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 70,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 63,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 62,580 miles

under body corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,776 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 59,776 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 58,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 57,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,856 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,007 miles

off side front and nearside rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,986 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 499,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 45,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,943 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 31,943 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 25,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,690 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,688 miles

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

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 UOJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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