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CV53 AXW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

69,972 mi
Last recorded69,972 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 AXW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 69,972 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front inside engine bay front slam panel area corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,651 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 65,248 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 65,248 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bracket point on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,147 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 58,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre exhaust very badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 54,547 miles

exhaust system badly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2019 54,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 50,587 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,925 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 44,866 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 44,866 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front exhaust heat sheild badly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 42,749 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre section of exhaust badly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 41,015 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,388 miles

exhaust system very badly corroded

graese leak on o/s/f swivel

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system very badly corroded

graese leak on o/s/f swivel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 33,670 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,508 miles

BOTH WIPERS SPLIT

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 23,653 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2009 23,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

back box corroded

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,364 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CV53 AXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CV53 AXW, 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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CV53 AXW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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