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PN53 SZC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 SZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 61,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 61,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underrbody corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 60,534 miles

unerbody corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2018 59,704 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2017 57,729 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parts of chassis and body corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,621 miles

small chip in windscreen

parts of underside and suspension components corroded

recently undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2014 42,787 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

parts of underside corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bad oil leak from nearside front hub

parts of underside corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 24,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 18,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,675 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 13,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,658 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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PN53 SZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN53 SZC registered?

PN53 SZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PN53 SZC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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