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ML53 LTT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,999 mi
Last recorded76,999 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 LTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch liner to headlamp mounting plate within subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to front trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to subframe rear mounting attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch liner to headlamp mounting plate within subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to front trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis cross beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to rear trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger to subframe rear mounting attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,317 miles

Nearside Front diff seal leaking

Nearside Front play in swivel joint

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,524 miles

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

Nearside Front play in swivel joint

Nearside Front tractor seal leaking diff oil

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 72,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front play in swivel joint

Nearside Front tractor seal leaking diff oil

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 70,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tractor sill leaking oil

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under back seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear both shocks outer casing corroded

Rear of vehicle very rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 67,738 miles

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

Nearside Front tractor seal leaking diff oil

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both shocks (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 41,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 38,034 miles

rear nearside tyre under inflated

Pass 3 Dec 2010 33,680 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 33,606 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,157 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,157 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 20,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,138 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,138 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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ML53 LTT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML53 LTT, 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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ML53 LTT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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