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SD53 LUZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

114,001 mi
Last recorded114,001 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 LUZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 114,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,207 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 6 Sep 2023 95,172 miles

4x4 vacum pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various corrosion to body and chassis

Fail 15 Aug 2023 95,171 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

4x4 vacum hub pipes corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various corrosion to body and chassis

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,862 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

vacuum pipes for 4x4 system corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 79,364 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 79,363 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,652 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,652 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,036 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 68,753 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 62,557 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

inner sills heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2017 62,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure link snapped (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components heavily corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,000 miles

CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS AND UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT TRACTOR JOINT SILLS WORN TRACTOR JOINTS CORRODED

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,767 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

CHASSIS AND INNER SILLS AND UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT TRACTOR JOINT SILLS WORN TRACTOR JOINTS CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 43,244 miles

emission test only just passed

exhaust has slight leak of gasses from rear

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2014 43,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emission test only just passed

exhaust has slight leak of gasses from rear

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2013 39,578 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 39,578 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 36,720 miles

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

e m l light on

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,720 miles

e m l light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,210 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 34,210 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rattling slightly

frnt brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,111 miles

exhaust rattling slightly

frnt brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Sep 2006 20,538 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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SD53 LUZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 SD53 LUZ, 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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SD53 LUZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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