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NX53 ZZG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,350 mi
Last recorded75,350 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 ZZG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 73,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,765 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 71,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both front stub axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all under body corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 71,743 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner front wheel arch rear area holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower slam panel under headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front air pipes hanging down from chassis due to rust and snapped off the mounts

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both front swivel joints leaking

full under chassis is rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,439 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe has slight blow and excessivley corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 69,551 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe has slight blow and excessivley corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 66,635 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 66,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 63,644 miles

general corrosion on all coil springs and suspension components.

slight corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes.

slight end float in n/s/f hub bearing.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 63,637 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x pipes across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on all coil springs and suspension components.

slight corrosion on o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes.

slight end float in n/s/f hub bearing.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 61,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub bearing has slight play

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 61,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tractor joints leaking osf worst

play in both front tractor joint bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2017 56,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tractor joints leaking osf worst

both inner sills corroded

play in both front tractor joint bearings

Pass 14 Sep 2016 53,230 miles

Offside Front Oil leak hub seal ()

Offside Front slight play in top and bottom swivel pins

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Outer oil leak from hub seal

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,619 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Front Outer oil leak from hub seal

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 2mm

exhaust as a slight blow from front and rear sections

nsf tractor joint as a slight leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,230 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,431 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 27,302 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 27,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,654 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,841 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,103 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 ZZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZZG, 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 ZZG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NX53 ZZG shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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