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CE53 OJO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,501 mi
Last recorded63,501 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 OJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 63,501 miles

Bonnet cable is sticking.

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Rear exhaust is leaking.

Fail 16 May 2017 63,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked. (under plastic sill cover). (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked. (5.2.6)

Bonnet cable is sticking.

Corrosion in various places.

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Metal brake pipes at rear are corroding.

Rear exhaust is leaking.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,205 miles

centre exhaust hanger snapped

corrosion in various places under vehicle

eml on

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,683 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded middle of inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill panel (5.2.6)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine management light is on.

Front brake discs are corroding.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,875 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 54,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,605 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 49,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,861 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 41,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,682 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,654 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 36,647 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 36,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 30,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 20,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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CE53 OJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 OJO, 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 CE53 OJO registered?

CE53 OJO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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