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NU53 ZWY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,273 mi
Last recorded73,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 ZWY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 63,364 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 60,501 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 54,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,633 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 35,014 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 35,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 31,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 26,933 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust rear silencer deterioated

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,073 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 24,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,576 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,001 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,150 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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NU53 ZWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 NU53 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU53 ZWY registered?

NU53 ZWY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for NU53 ZWY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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