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PN53 WZU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,642 mi
Last recorded84,642 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 WZU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 84,642 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 68,317 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And Nearside Front to Rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,180 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 51,484 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,195 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,082 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,285 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,285 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o\s front axle,seepage from swivel housing seal.

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine warning light indicates a fault

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded and split

front brake discs corroded and pitted

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside front swivel joint leaking oil

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,983 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine malfunction light on

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,225 miles

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

osf hub slight play in lower stub pin

Pass 13 Sep 2010 30,163 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 30,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,187 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,722 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,512 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,606 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 WZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WZU, 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 WZU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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