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NX53 UEE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,859 mi
Last recorded115,859 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 UEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2022 115,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel corroded around body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting back panel corroded around body mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outer skin split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis outer skin split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective transfer box mounting broken ()

exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 113,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin split but has not gone through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis outer skin split but has not gone through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,126 miles

Front both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Rear both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 112,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from compensator as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe that goes along rear axle as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Rear both rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 107,803 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 105,079 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,570 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,570 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,011 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 91,266 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 85,236 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front swivel slight oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 78,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,716 miles

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,960 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,453 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 52,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,646 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,646 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,767 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,543 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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NX53 UEE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NX53 UEE, 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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NX53 UEE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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