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DE53 LWJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,170 mi
Last recorded95,170 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 LWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,170 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 92,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front axle swivel joint and its housing leaking

Offside front axle breather pipe damaged

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

both front brake discs corroded on the inner face's

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded along the axle

transmission transfer box mounting deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2014 87,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,554 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,423 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 72,375 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 66,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 57,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,438 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)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,330 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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DE53 LWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DE53 LWJ, 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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DE53 LWJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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