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SL53 MZP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

72,266 mi
Last recorded72,266 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 72,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 71,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 66,800 miles

complete underneath of vehicle painted black

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

some areas to underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both longitudinal next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 65,317 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 64,157 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 64,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,697 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,728 miles

Underbody has slight corrosion including brake pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,550 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 59,550 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front outer axle hub spear seals slight leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,072 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 44,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,395 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,964 miles

corrosion under vehicle

small chips on front screen

Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,844 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

small chips on front screen

Pass 3 Aug 2009 34,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,758 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 27,758 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 20,398 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 20,339 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 20,329 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 18,416 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 MZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MZP, 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 MZP registered?

SL53 MZP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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