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SA53 FMZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

54,598 mi
Last recorded54,598 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 FMZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 54,598 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal front to rear

Fail 31 Mar 2026 54,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal front to rear

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 53,734 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal front to rear

Fail 4 Apr 2025 53,731 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle covered in under seal front to rear

Pass 2 Apr 2024 52,725 miles

Front diff breather pipes holed and corroded

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 51,533 miles

Front diff breather pipes corroded

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,593 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 46,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,452 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 45,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 43,890 miles

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

engine managment light on

slight corrosion at nearside and offside sills

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,105 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

centre exhaust system in poor condition

engine man light on

slight play in steering system at wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,928 miles

Rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls (Manufactured 2003)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 38,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perished in tread area and sidewalls (Manufactured 2003)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,774 miles

At time of test the EML light was lit on dashboard .

Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,774 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

At time of test the EML light was lit on dashboard .

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,329 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 36,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,589 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 33,581 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 27,331 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,879 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 23,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,019 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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SA53 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SA53 FMZ, 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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What year was SA53 FMZ registered?

SA53 FMZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is SA53 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 FMZ shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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