MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brakes undersealed rear seats folded and luggage unable to fully inspect
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
Oil leak
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?
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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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