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AX53 KFZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,744 mi
Last recorded81,744 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 KFZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 81,149 miles

windscreen chipped nsf

Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,683 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 60,041 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 60,041 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,906 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 46,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear three pipes from rear brake valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose end pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear in rear clips (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from rear valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,837 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 25 Aug 2016 28,836 miles

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 29 Aug 2015 24,199 miles

both centre exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 22,690 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,308 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2011 19,699 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 19,699 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,309 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 16,309 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,989 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 9,690 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 6,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,375 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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AX53 KFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX53 KFZ, 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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What year was AX53 KFZ registered?

AX53 KFZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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