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SL53 MZD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,487 mi
Last recorded131,487 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 131,487 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 131,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 120,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,829 miles

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

middle exhaust rubber perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,675 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 93,772 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,996 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 59,591 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 59,590 miles

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 46,802 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 46,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 32,842 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 MZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SL53 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

SL53 MZD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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