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PN53 WZA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,431 mi
Last recorded95,431 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WZA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 95,431 miles

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

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

Under seal treatment carried out obscuring view of some components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

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

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

Under seal treatment carried out obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2023 91,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

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

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

Under seal treatment carried out obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2023 91,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber weak

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

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

Vehicle underseal treatment carried out obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 86,672 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 86,665 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced n/s/r & o/s/r due to corrosion on vehicle body (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 82,007 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective cat pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,294 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,470 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 76,470 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 73,436 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/O/R UPPER COIL SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/O SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 70,571 miles

Front exhaust bracket poor condition

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 68,231 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 68,226 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,974 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,497 miles

front bumper cracked

front hub swivel joints pitted

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f flexi brake pipe corroding

n/s/r light lens cracked

back box deteriorating

both front springs corroding

corrosion to both inner sills

rear brake pipe to load valve corroding

rear shockers corroding

slight oil leak on engine

vac pipes to 4 wheel drive corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2013 61,497 miles

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

back box deteriorating

both front springs corroding

corrosion to both inner sills

front bumper cracked

front hub swivel joints pitted

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/f flexi brake pipe corroding

n/s/r light lens cracked

rear brake pipe to load valve corroding

rear shockers corroding

slight oil leak on engine

vac pipes to 4 wheel drive corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,481 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,638 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 55,637 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,734 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 42,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,256 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,761 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,071 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 WZA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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