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ST53 NJZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,505 mi
Last recorded85,505 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 NJZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,505 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 82,143 miles

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

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

fuel rusty

gear box mounting weak

hole in boot floor

underside rusty and weak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes rusty

under side component rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,934 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,048 miles

o\s\f brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2012 63,045 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,783 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,946 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,868 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,756 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 48,754 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,973 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,620 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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ST53 NJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ST53 NJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST53 NJZ registered?

ST53 NJZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is ST53 NJZ safe to buy?

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