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CX53 YAF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,195 miles

Both welding repairs covered in underseal

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 114,190 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust corroded thin

side skirts fitted

underside of vehicle and all brake pipes coasted with under seal

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,775 miles

slight play o/s/f swivel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 105,992 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner fuel pipes

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S front panel below headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam pin (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump - borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S & O/S outrig mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 100,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 91,849 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 91,680 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring linkage missing. (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 80,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,171 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,751 miles

Both front headlamps geting hazy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle has corrodion to various parts and places

Vehicle is hevely under sealed

Fail 13 Apr 2015 59,749 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust corroded

Front & rear coil springs corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front headlight aim only just met requirements

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Slight bind to nearside front brakes

Unable to check outer sill due to side skirts fitted

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,478 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,506 miles

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,506 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

n/s rear tyre cracked on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,276 miles

electrical socket on tow bar insecure

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,109 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 51,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,224 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,224 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 43,702 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 43,702 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,482 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,482 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

tyres cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,635 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,208 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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CX53 YAF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 CX53 YAF, 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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CX53 YAF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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