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VO53 MVR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,837 mi
Last recorded51,837 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,999 miles

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

Underbody / lower sills corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2023 47,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking oil

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2023 47,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front hub seals leaking

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2021 46,566 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 45,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 45,847 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,128 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 41,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front oil leak from swivel housing

Pass 14 Jun 2016 38,951 miles

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

all coil road springs corroded ok at time of test

all tyres cracking and worn close to limit

both side front axle swivels leaking oil

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,223 miles

Both front tyres perished, have age cracks

Both rear tyres perished, have age cracks

Centre exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust is secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Various parts corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 33,448 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 29,982 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low and perished

front tyres slightly perished

near side wiper split

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,982 miles

both rear tyres getting low and perished

front tyres slightly perished

near side wiper split

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,089 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,809 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 15 Jun 2011 23,809 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perished

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,469 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Jun 2010 20,467 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slighly scored/pitted

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,242 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,718 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 13,718 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 11,034 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 8,248 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 MVR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VO53 MVR, 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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VO53 MVR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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