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FL53 ZZM

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

60,604 mi
Last recorded60,604 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,604 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 60,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 59,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch by body mount corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,757 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [ panhard rod } (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody / suspension components

Pass 23 Jan 2023 57,977 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underbody/suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,056 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2021 55,900 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 55,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2020 55,508 miles

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,259 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,118 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,119 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,833 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 47,978 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension pipes corroded

slght cracking within tread on rear tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,924 miles

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

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

all front hub vac pipes corroding

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2013 47,834 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

all front hub vac pipes corroding

both offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,749 miles

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

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

engine management light on

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 33,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,512 miles

offside front tyre shallow cut and starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,358 miles

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

near side wiper splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,354 miles

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

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

near side wiper splitting

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,680 miles

exhaust backbox outer casing in poor condition

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in both front swivels

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,546 miles

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

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

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 ZZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZZM, 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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What year was FL53 ZZM registered?

FL53 ZZM is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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