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SD53 UXT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,961 mi
Last recorded79,961 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 UXT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,961 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,838 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2018 74,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all fuel pipes exs corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all fuel pipes exs corroded

transfer box insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2017 68,424 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

front and rear axles corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 68,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

front and rear axles corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,162 miles

under body corrosion evident

Centre Rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front slight drag at road wheel

Offside Front slight lift at axle

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,162 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,136 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2015 56,132 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,264 miles

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

both axles slight corroshion at all mountings

both front sphere joints corroded and offside is leaking grease, strongly suggest having these serviced asap

Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both axles slight corroshion at all mountings

both front sphere joints corroded and offside is leaking grease, strongly suggest having these serviced asap

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 45,606 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,539 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,051 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 40,736 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,816 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside number plate lamp lens is missing light is working ok

Pass 12 Sep 2008 31,531 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 24,777 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,930 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 18,886 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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SD53 UXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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