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FY53 NDL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,143 mi
Last recorded107,143 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,143 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,133 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 58,523 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front lower shock bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,499 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 106,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,880 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 105,867 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 102,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 98,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 85,399 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 85,394 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 71,132 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,568 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,006 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 36,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,287 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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FY53 NDL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY53 NDL, 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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FY53 NDL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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