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AY53 ZGE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,320 mi
Last recorded129,320 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZGE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 129,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion.

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 129,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General under body corrosion.

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 127,140 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod damaged/bent on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tow eye damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of other bulbs

handbrake high on test, it would appear the parking brake system requires maintenance and/or repair

Fail 24 Oct 2024 127,130 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn half shaft swivel is leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn half shaft swivel is leaking excessively (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible a wheel bolt is not compatible with the alloy wheel (5.2.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened panhard rod damaged/bent on near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tow eye damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both registration lamps slightly affected by the operation of other bulbs

handbrake high on test, it would appear the parking brake system requires maintenance and/or repair

Pass 20 Oct 2023 123,138 miles

Nearside Front Axle seal has a slight leak.

Nearside Front Tow eye broken.

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tow eye damaged.

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body putrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 113,463 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 108,302 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 108,302 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,168 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,141 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 89,522 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 72,862 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,847 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 51,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 46,592 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,760 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,414 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,481 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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AY53 ZGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green 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 AY53 ZGE, 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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AY53 ZGE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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