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CX53 YAE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,700 mi
Last recorded64,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YAE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,700 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 64,695 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 63,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2025 63,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe near joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 61,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis mount point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,914 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease/other materials (all around)

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,125 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,113 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in arch next to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in arch next to body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 55,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chassis has corrosion to its whole length

Pass 15 Oct 2018 52,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,660 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 42,599 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 39,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,837 miles

Front exhaust brackets broken/corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 37,661 miles

2 x exhaust mounts broken/rusted

Exhaust system very rusty

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,498 miles

2 exhaust brackets broken

Exhaust front pipe rusty

Exhaust rear box rusty

slight leak on both front hub seals

Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,880 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,874 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,998 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,379 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 23,327 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,618 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,225 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 12,543 miles

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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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CX53 YAE 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 76%.

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 CX53 YAE, 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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What year was CX53 YAE registered?

CX53 YAE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CX53 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 YAE shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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