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FL53 JWN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 JWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 38,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 38,391 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 35,455 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 33,097 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 33,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 30,607 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 28,396 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 26,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,749 miles

Back Box Corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 25,749 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Back Box Corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 24,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked.

Rear coil spring's slightly corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Various oil leak.

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,717 miles

o/s/rear tyre perishing...

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,935 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Aug 2016 21,935 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 20,560 miles

exhaust system rear bracket broken but adequately supported

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,810 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 17,494 miles

nearside front tyre poor condition 205/70/15

Pass 24 Aug 2012 15,838 miles

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and has an unrepairable puncture

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2012 15,838 miles

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

nearside front tyre in poor condition

nearside rear tyre in poor condition and has an unrepairable puncture

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,509 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,973 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,867 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 4,353 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 4,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FL53 JWN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL53 JWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 JWN registered?

FL53 JWN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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