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RE53 MYX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MYX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 118,438 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ENGNE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 118,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL CORROSION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE MOUNT ARE INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE MOUNT ARE INNER AND OUTER SILLS CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive ENGNE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,997 miles

Front fog lights inoperative

Nearside Front Inner Hub leaking oil

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 114,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Hub leaking oil

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

Exhaust sounds like no baffles present, very hollow and rasp.

Front fog lights inoperative

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 110,741 miles

Front fog lights both inoperative.

Front wiper blades both leave slight smearing on glass.

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

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

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

Rear silencer sounds hollow and slight leak.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 105,143 miles

Rear silencer slight leak from joint

Slight rear judder

Pass 28 Mar 2019 100,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,197 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 92,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub seal, grease pouring out. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake disks wearing and lipped.

Near side and off side rear body mountings both starting to corrode.

Offside Rear swivel joint corroded ball.

Rear silencer heat shield corroded off and insecure.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,694 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

N/S/F Hub oil seal leaking

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,681 miles

both front brake discs corroded on surface

both rear tyres wearing close and also perished

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing close

oil leak

rear exhaust box and joint corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,082 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished within tread

nearside front tractor ball end seal leaking grease

steering box joints have slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished within tread

nearside front tractor ball end seal leaking grease

steering box joints have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,027 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2012 53,808 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

steering box has slight play in ball joints

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,703 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 39,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 30,457 miles

Oil leak

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

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

tow bar slightly covering number plate

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,844 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 26,702 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,436 miles

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

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

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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RE53 MYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RE53 MYX, 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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RE53 MYX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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