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DG53 YVN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,088 mi
Last recorded97,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 YVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,088 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

multiple welding repairs and underseal to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2021 94,057 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

wipers worn

Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear cross axle, all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component likely to fail Nearside and offside swivel housing pin bearings have collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has oil leak

Exhaust front and centre mountings are broken

Front brake discs are corroded

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,593 miles

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has oil leak

Front axle swivel housing breather pipes are corroded and broken

Front brake pipes are corroded

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside front tyre is badly worn and age cracked

Nearside rear tyre is worn and age cracked and the outer wall is worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre is badly worn and age cracked and is worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre is age cracked and worn

Rear brake pipes are badly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,590 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine has oil leak

Front axle swivel housing breather pipes are corroded and broken

Front brake pipes are corroded

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

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

Metal fuel pipes corroded at the rear of the vehicle

Nearside front tyre is badly worn and age cracked

Nearside rear tyre is worn and age cracked and the outer wall is worn

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre is badly worn and age cracked and is worn on outer edge

Offside rear tyre is age cracked and worn

Rear brake pipes are badly corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 81,818 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes to and from load valve corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 81,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

brake pipes to and from load valve corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,820 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 77,812 miles

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

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

Axle swivel joint has slight play both front (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

both front to rear and both rear brake pipes corroded

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

offside front tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,217 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 69,877 miles

heavy surface corrosion on front axle breather pipes

light cracks on sidewalls on o/s and n/s front tyres

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak on engine - suspect top cover gasket

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins and oil leak at joint seal

slight play in o/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - mid sections

surface corrosion on fuel pipes - mid sections

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible pipe

surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Fail 20 Jan 2014 69,876 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on front axle breather pipes

light cracks on sidewalls on o/s and n/s front tyres

rear silencer box outer skin corroded

slight oil leak on engine - suspect top cover gasket

slight play in n/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins and oil leak at joint seal

slight play in o/s/f tractor joint top and bottom pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - mid sections

surface corrosion on fuel pipes - mid sections

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe - into front flexible pipe

surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

unable to test o/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 19 Jan 2013 66,601 miles

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded and split

slight exhaust "blow" at rear silencer box joint

slight oil leak on o/s front axle tractor joint

slightly worse oil leak on front axle n/s tractor joint and slight play in joint pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - mid section

Fail 19 Jan 2013 66,601 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded and split

slight exhaust "blow" at rear silencer box joint

slight oil leak on o/s front axle tractor joint

slightly worse oil leak on front axle n/s tractor joint and slight play in joint pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - mid section

Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,860 miles

oil leak at n/s/f tractor joint hub oil seal

slight play in n/s tractor top and bottom pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (centre sections)

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes (centre sections)

Fail 21 Jan 2012 62,860 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak at n/s/f tractor joint hub oil seal

slight play in n/s tractor top and bottom pins

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (centre sections)

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes (centre sections)

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,732 miles

heavy surface corrosion on rear exhaust silencer box

oil leak and slight "rock" on n/s/f tractor joint

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (mid sections) and on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Fail 22 Jan 2011 58,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

heavy surface corrosion on rear exhaust silencer box

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired

oil leak and slight "rock" on n/s/f tractor joint

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes (mid sections) and on o/s/f brake pipe (into front flexible pipe)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,903 miles

exhaust centre silencer heat shield loose and rattling

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded - inner baffles loose

Pass 24 Jan 2009 50,351 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 50,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006

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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DG53 YVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DG53 YVN, 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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DG53 YVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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