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JF53 MOO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

156,916 mi
Last recorded156,916 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF53 MOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 156,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

steering wheel worn

Fail 15 Jan 2025 156,763 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member[body mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member[body mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering wheel worn

Pass 16 Jan 2024 149,538 miles

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 149,537 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel joint Seal (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 143,170 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 143,169 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple, inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 136,441 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 136,441 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Unable to check seat belts due to seat position/luggage

Surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Fail 13 Aug 2020 128,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Unable to check seat belts due to seat position/luggage

Surface corrosion to vehicles underside

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,203 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Snow tyres fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2018 114,290 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,256 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,256 miles

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 27 Jun 2016 106,425 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,592 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,549 miles

temporary repair carried out to exhaust

Pass 4 Jun 2013 80,193 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 71,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,738 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 55,773 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 48,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 42,223 miles

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 8 May 2007 35,501 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 27,116 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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JF53 MOO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 JF53 MOO, 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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JF53 MOO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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