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SL53 ANV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,245 mi
Last recorded111,245 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 ANV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 111,245 miles

All suspension bushes worn/perished

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

Front cross-member corroded through near arch

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 106,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,311 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

all brake and steering components painted

all brake pipes painted

rear seats folded and full of personal items unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Oct 2017 104,311 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

all brake and steering components painted

all brake pipes painted

rear seats folded and full of personal items unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2016 101,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 98,228 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,866 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 91,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brakes undersealed rear seats folded and luggage unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,945 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brakes undersealed rear seats folded and luggage unable to fully inspect

Pass 4 Oct 2012 89,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 89,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 87,150 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 87,150 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,182 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,182 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 62,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,425 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,425 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,988 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 17,875 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 ANV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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