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AY53 ZGN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

132,319 mi
Last recorded132,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 ZGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 132,319 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 125,776 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Apr 2023 118,822 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 118,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 115,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower king pin has slight cplay

Pass 11 Dec 2020 112,714 miles

brake pipe across rear axle beam corroded

brake pipes to rear load valve corroded

exhaust front section corroded and slight blow

front axle main pivot ball joint seals leaking

headlamp aim image weak

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,893 miles

both front spherical ball joints corroded and seals leaking

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel corroded

headlamp aim image weak

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front spherical ball joints corroded and seals leaking

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel corroded

headlamp aim image weak

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 90,119 miles

both front spherical ball joints corroded

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel slightly corroded

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s/f spherical ball joint leaking

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,375 miles

front axle spherical ball joints corroded

o/s/f axle spherical ball joint seal leaking

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,446 miles

front axle spherical ball joints corroded

o/s/f axle spherical ball joint seal leaking

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 69,250 miles

both front axle ball joints corroded

o/s/f axle ball joint seal leaking

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,526 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 58,436 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,274 miles

both front spherical ball joints corroded

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,735 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,844 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 32,546 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 ZGN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ZGN, 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 AY53 ZGN registered?

AY53 ZGN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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