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SL53 MZE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,497 mi
Last recorded118,497 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MZE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 118,497 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lamba reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 brake pipes from the brake sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,570 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 109,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s brake readings very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 100,139 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,837 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front

tyres have a low speed rating

Fail 19 Sep 2019 89,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front

tyres have a low speed rating

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,671 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,661 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,260 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 82,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 78,982 miles

Nearside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,371 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,571 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,230 miles

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

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

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

advise both front suspension swivel housings slight corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight corrosion to both front swivel joints

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,821 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 MZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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