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ML53 ZZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

43,504 mi
Last recorded43,504 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZZP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 43,504 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

front swivel housings leaking

heavy corrosion to underbody chassis and suspension componants

o/s/f inner wing holed not structural

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2022 43,482 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front swivel housings leaking.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body near mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis body mount. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Outer sill covers fitted.

Very heavy corrosion to underbody, chassis and suspension components.

o/s/f inner wing corroded and holed, not structural.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 42,962 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front swivel housings leaking grease

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 1 Oct 2021 42,962 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both front swivel housings leaking grease

heavy corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,397 miles

Air pipes to four wheel drive corroded and broken.

Fuel pipe corroded.

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

Very heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 42,397 miles

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

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

Air pipes to four wheel drive corroded and broken.

Fuel pipe corroded.

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

Very heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Pass 17 Dec 2019 42,133 miles

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension.

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 42,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 41,228 miles

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

heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension.

Fail 26 Nov 2018 41,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 39,862 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

heavy corrosion to underneath and suspension components.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 38,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,621 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion various brake pipes.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,621 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

surface corrosion various brake pipes.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 33,467 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper torn

Pass 6 Dec 2013 30,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,494 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 28,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 25,873 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 22,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 15,534 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 15,534 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,318 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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ML53 ZZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ML53 ZZP, 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 ZZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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