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ET53 LMM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,306 mi
Last recorded165,306 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 LMM
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 165,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 161,707 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 161,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2017 156,853 miles

General corrosion of vehicle.

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear flexi hose out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Corrosion of metal power steering pipes.

Metal vacuum pipes badly corroded for front diff.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 156,852 miles

Emissions not tested Rear exhaust flange corroded and leaking. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear flange joint. (7.1.2)

registration plate obscured Rear tow bar assembly . (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded From rear flexi hose out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of metal fuel pipes.

Corrosion of metal power steering pipes.

General corrosion of vehicle.

Metal vacuum pipes badly corroded for front diff.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,799 miles

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

corrosion of 4wd system pipes

corrosion of engine sump pan

Fail 31 Oct 2016 155,799 miles

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

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

corrosion of 4wd system pipes

corrosion of engine sump pan

Pass 17 Nov 2015 154,883 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.

Vacuum pipes out to front hubs badly corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 154,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe into catalyst. (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate obscured Tow bar ball. (6.3.1d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Out to O/S/R wheel cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion of power steering pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe into catalyst. (7.1.2)

General corrosion of underside of vehicle.

O/S wiper rubber split.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Vacuum pipes out to front hubs badly corroded.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 153,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front hub vacuum hoses corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded through

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2014 153,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front hub vacuum hoses corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded through

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2013 149,907 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 149,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f & o/s/f hub seals leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 146,582 miles

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

slight wear/movement in o/s/f hub assembly

vacuum pipes to front hubs excessively corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 146,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

slight wear/movement in o/s/f hub assembly

vacuum pipes to front hubs excessively corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 142,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 131,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 112,905 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 113,905 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,779 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,773 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,550 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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ET53 LMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ET53 LMM, 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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ET53 LMM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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