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SG53 RSY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,777 mi
Last recorded75,777 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RSY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 75,777 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 75,761 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,753 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember body mount (6.1.B.2)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,753 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember body mount (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

front brake pads worn low

Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,751 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear crossmember body mount (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (2.7.4)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,746 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn low

front inner wings corroded around body mounts

rear brake pipes slightly corroded across axle

rear propshaft uj joint worn

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pads wearing low

rear propshaft joint worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 75,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pads wearing low

o/s wiper blade smearing

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 75,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads worn low

movement in propshaft joints

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 16 Mar 2015 75,646 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads worn low

movement in propshaft joints

rear shock absorber bushes worn

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Apr 2014 75,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front bumper has been modified

front number plate in poor condition

rear n/s shocker damp

Fail 31 Mar 2014 75,286 miles

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

excessive grease loss from front o/s hub seal

front bumper has been modified

front number plate in poor condition

rear n/s shocker damp

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,520 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 74,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker bushes perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 72,624 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 72,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 69,507 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 66,743 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 66,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

condition of both rear shoch absorber lower bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2008 62,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 62,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 48,716 miles

Oil leak

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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SG53 RSY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SG53 RSY, 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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SG53 RSY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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