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SG53 RUV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 RUV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 104,216 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 100,862 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 100,716 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 100,713 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,054 miles

all suspension corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

all brake pipes coated in a grease not allowing proper inspection

Fail 19 May 2017 96,978 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes coated in a grease not allowing proper inspection

all suspension corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber poor or no damping effect

Offside Rear shock absorber poor or no damping effect

Pass 18 May 2016 90,187 miles

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

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

al brake pipes coated in grease not allowing proper corrosion checks

all suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

noise from rear differential when spinning rear wheels

vehicle body corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 90,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

al brake pipes coated in grease not allowing proper corrosion checks

all suspension corroded

fuel pipes corroded

noise from rear differential when spinning rear wheels

vehicle body corroded

vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 85,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 82,932 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 78,918 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,471 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 69,642 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 64,429 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 54,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 46,026 miles

advise exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,227 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 32,652 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 RUV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SG53 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG53 RUV registered?

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

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