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AX53 MVM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 MVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 74,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak at pipes too transmission fluid cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 63,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 63,244 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 62,743 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 58,474 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,530 miles

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

Offside Front swivel leaking slightly

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

exhaust corroded

sills covered

Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,363 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT SHOWING

Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,363 miles

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT SHOWING

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,039 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,106 miles

mill light on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 37,367 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,309 miles

Engine management light on

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)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 33,309 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Engine management light on

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 30 Dec 2011 28,449 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Fail 30 Dec 2011 28,449 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Engine management light on

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

O/S/F Tyre perished

Pass 29 Dec 2010 24,445 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 22,187 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 17,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,977 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 11,374 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 MVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MVM, 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 MVM registered?

AX53 MVM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is AX53 MVM safe to buy?

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