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NV53 CGF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,960 mi
Last recorded111,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 CGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 111,960 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/n/s/spher slightly damp.under tray fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/n/s/spher slightly damp.under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 116,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tractor joint leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tractor joint leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes along chassis corroded

intermitent fault on horn

Fail 13 Apr 2017 116,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tractor joint leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tractor joint leaking oil (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes along chassis corroded

intermitent fault on horn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2016 97,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 90,620 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 54,613 miles

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

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

both rear brake efforts low foot and handbrake

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,613 miles

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

both rear brake efforts low foot and handbrake

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,971 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2013 75,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,451 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 54,728 miles

Outer Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 54,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,686 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 43,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 35,319 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,240 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 27,086 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 17,419 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 17,419 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,230 miles

N/s/f axle bearing has slight play in it.

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

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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NV53 CGF 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 56.5%.

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 NV53 CGF, 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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NV53 CGF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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