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FD53 AXT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,692 mi
Last recorded151,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 AXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2022 151,692 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 149,434 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 147,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,337 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 139,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 135,825 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Oil leak hub ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,976 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left and slightly perished not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 132,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" (8.2.2)

front to rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/f brake pads low at time of test.

n/s/r tyre 4mm tread left and slightly perished not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread left (1.6mm limit)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 126,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak from front swivel joints when jacked up.

Fail 26 Jun 2015 126,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak from front swivel joints when jacked up.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 118,539 miles

center to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

metal fuel pipes corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.

n/s/f hub seal leaking oil.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured and slightly perrished tread no ply exposed at time of test.

o/s/f roadwheel damaged not to x/s at time of test.

rad very poor not leaking at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower swivel pins not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear prop u/j not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 14 Jun 2014 118,537 miles

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

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

center exhaust mount broken exhaust still supported at time of test.

center to rear metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

metal fuel pipes corroded not to x/s or leaking at time of test.

n/s/f hub seal leaking oil.

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured and slightly perrished tread no ply exposed at time of test.

o/s/f roadwheel damaged not to x/s at time of test.

rad very poor not leaking at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower swivel pins not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in rear prop u/j not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 108,691 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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)

exhaust centre section has a broken support hanger

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated and contacting the towbar frame

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

nearside front hub/swivel joint has a slight leak of grease

rear prop shaft, rear UJ has slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,565 miles

exhaust rear silencer contacting tow bar frame

exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2011 86,457 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 86,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 83,844 miles

Advise n/s/f hub cap bolt not tight.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,645 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Advise both front axel end hub seals are leaking.

Advise engine fault light is on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 74,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 71,665 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 43,809 miles

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

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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FD53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 AXT, 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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FD53 AXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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