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AU53 ZNA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,395 mi
Last recorded39,395 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 39,395 miles

Oil leaking from front axle

Pass 11 Feb 2022 38,266 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On limits (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 38,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On limits (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 37,487 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 37,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central (Exhaust heat shield loose)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front (Hub seal leaking)

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

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

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

Rear (Exhaust silencer corroded but securely attached at time of test)

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (Rearmost joint) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Both bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 36,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin wheel removal needed , not see well (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nylock nut might not be fully tighten (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

presented very muddy

Pass 26 Sep 2018 34,326 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 31,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 31,958 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 28,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 23,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 20,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 20,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 18,432 miles

NON STANDARD WHEELS & TYRES FITED

OFF ROAD SUSPENSION LIFT KIT FITTED TO RAISE VEHICLE

Pass 3 Aug 2012 16,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 13,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,731 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 8,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,749 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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AU53 ZNA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 ZNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZNA registered?

AU53 ZNA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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