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DY53 AFA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

63,231 mi
Last recorded63,231 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AFA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,231 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking

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

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

general vehicle corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2025 61,976 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

general vehicle corrosion

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2025 61,976 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front hub oil seal slightly leaking

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

general vehicle corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,363 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 60,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 58,057 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,889 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump slight leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r and n/s/r body mounting area corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 55,265 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,265 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,010 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,200 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,800 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 49,732 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2015 49,728 miles

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

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

F/O/S hub seal leaking

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 44,807 miles

F/O/S inner hub seal leaking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,786 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,917 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,464 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)

slight oil leak around o/s/f swivel joint

Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,464 miles

Exhaust has a major 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)

slight oil leak around o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,287 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,095 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2011 33,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak

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

brake discs worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 29,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,152 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F swivel housing oil seal leaking

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 26,152 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F swivel housing oil seal leaking

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 19,830 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 19,821 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,278 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 13,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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DY53 AFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 DY53 AFA, 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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DY53 AFA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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