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SP53 DWF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,134 mi
Last recorded69,134 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 DWF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,134 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety excessive fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Halfshaft likely to become detached excessive play in hub (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sump porus oil leaking

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights fluctuate whilst on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp brake light fluctuate whilst on (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mounting broken off ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 64,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,871 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front hub seals slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 56,916 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,404 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,232 miles

fuel line corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2013 47,299 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,938 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 43,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,697 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f hub oil seal leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,672 miles

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

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

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

front diff oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,750 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 29,750 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Mar 2009 29,708 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

osf hub leaking

slight showing of grease at nsf hub

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,050 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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SP53 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP53 DWF, 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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SP53 DWF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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