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ND53 EPC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,383 mi
Last recorded100,383 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 EPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,383 miles

Emissions not tested due to battery going flat (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested due to battery going flat (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front hub bearing

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

all fuel & brake pipes undersealed

o/s/f steering ball corroded

oil seepage at steering box

Pass 26 Sep 2015 97,608 miles

fuel lines corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,600 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

fuel lines corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,312 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Light underbody corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,312 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Light underbody corrosion

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,060 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 1 Oct 2013 88,051 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 77,171 miles

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f tractor joint corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2011 77,166 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted

o/s/f tractor joint corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,065 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,578 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 65,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 34,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 34,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,105 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,724 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

o/s/f hub seal slight leak

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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ND53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ND53 EPC, 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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ND53 EPC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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