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NU53 WMC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

83,349 mi
Last recorded83,349 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 WMC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,349 miles

rear chassis corroded

slight corrsion underneath

Pass 19 Sep 2023 81,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front N/S & O/S CORROSION BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Front SLIGHT OIL LEAK AT FRONT AXEL N/S & O/S

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 81,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT LAMPS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.69MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE+OFFSIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 80,529 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 80,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,419 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch under h/light (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch under headlamp. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (4.3.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,957 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring anchor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by spring anchor mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel pipes corroded

o/s head light poor beam pattern

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,182 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 76,316 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corrdid (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 76,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount corrdid (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 May 2018 74,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 70,966 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sidewall badly perished

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 70,965 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded two holes (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sidewall badly perished

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,296 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,296 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel cyl to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported lsv to flex (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 66,573 miles

brake pipes full of underseal not full inspection

osf tyre cracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2013 63,620 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

N/S SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL LEAKING

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 59,812 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 59,812 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 55,981 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 55,981 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front swivel housing leaking oil

Pass 10 Nov 2010 53,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,840 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 48,840 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,058 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 40,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 32,549 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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NU53 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 NU53 WMC, 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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NU53 WMC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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