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VO53 MVF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,272 mi
Last recorded57,272 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,272 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 57,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 53,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 51,027 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 51,027 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 47,708 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 47,708 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 40,375 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,027 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 29,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 29,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2018 29,200 miles

both front diff seals leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 27,956 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,350 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 26,542 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,502 miles

Both rear tyre treads cracked.

Slight play in offside front lower king pin bearing.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 22,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,597 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,552 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 11,718 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,820 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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VO53 MVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VO53 MVF, 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 VO53 MVF registered?

VO53 MVF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VO53 MVF safe to buy?

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