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PK53 LTF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

84,528 mi
Last recorded84,528 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 LTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 84,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of the chassis corroded / in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sides inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2025 80,945 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 74,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 69,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear front spring hanger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 63,189 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 57,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 54,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 54,274 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,869 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 53,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 53,147 miles

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

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 47,952 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 47,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,998 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 42,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 35,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 31,141 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak on o/s front suspension ball joint.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 31,141 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Slight oil leak on o/s front suspension ball joint.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,417 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,417 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,475 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 25,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 23,046 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 23,046 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 19,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,437 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,258 miles

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

Off side front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 6 Feb 2009 16,258 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Off side front tyre perished on sidewall

Near side mirror damaged

Oil leak king pin near side

Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,906 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 10,508 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 8,664 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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PK53 LTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 PK53 LTF, 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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PK53 LTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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