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SL53 MZT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,367 mi
Last recorded78,367 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,367 miles

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

fuel lines corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2016 78,356 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres perishing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower suspension swivel joint has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

under body corroded in places

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,106 miles

Front seatbelts lazy to retract.

Exhaust corroded.

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front to rear brake pipes coated in grease.

Front tyres deteriorated/perishing, worn on edges.

High level brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes across axle. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 75,395 miles

FRont tyres deteriorated/perishing.

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front seatbelts lazy to retract.

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,524 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease.

Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fuel lines corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,938 miles

EXhaust system deteriorated/corroded, offside rear hanger fractured.

Engine management light illuminated.

FRont brake discs pitted slightly.

Front drive couplings pitted and weeping slightly.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,272 miles

All brake pipes corroded and have been greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 59,272 miles

All brake pipes corroded and have been greased

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 40,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,509 miles

both front axle challis damp with grease

both rear tyres low tread and perished

exhaust tailbox corroded also baffles loose

front brake pads low and discs scored

front brakes imbalanced

nearside front brake fluctuating heavily in the rollers

Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,720 miles

offside front wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

both rear tyres perisched

exhaust system backbox corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,293 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,291 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 21,925 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 21,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front swivel hub oil seal leaking

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 MZT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZT, 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 MZT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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