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SL53 AMX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

65,077 mi
Last recorded65,077 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 65,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner & outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner & outer sill corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2021 65,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner & outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear inner & outer sill corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 64,081 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion inner sill

Slight exhaust blow

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,128 miles

Both rear drum baking plates corroded

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 61,413 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked.

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on fuel lines.

Fail 1 Sep 2018 61,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light inop. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked.

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion on fuel lines.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,906 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 46,842 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 46,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 41,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,536 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 32,232 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 32,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,929 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,929 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 24,366 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 24,366 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 22,951 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 22,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 20,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,728 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,564 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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SL53 AMX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SL53 AMX, 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 SL53 AMX registered?

SL53 AMX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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