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PN53 OBH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 OBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,710 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 90,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 90,087 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 78,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,372 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 75,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,522 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,891 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 68,891 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,320 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,859 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,859 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,828 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 59,828 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,334 miles

N/S/F Lower king Pin Has Slight Play

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,334 miles

N/S/F Lower king Pin Has Slight Play

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,122 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,793 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,399 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 11,395 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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PN53 OBH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PN53 OBH, 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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PN53 OBH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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