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DY53 VFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,701 mi
Last recorded116,701 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 VFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both - n/s/f insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ALL rear suspension (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ALL - front and rear (6.1.A.1)

Brake servo excessively weakened by corrosion (3.6.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both also perished (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded ALL badly corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,664 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,920 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 61,181 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,803 miles

both rear wheels rough when spun by hand

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 14 Jan 2010 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheels are slighty rough when spun by hand

n/s/f tyre perished

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,800 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 30,800 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,592 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 24,592 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on front brake discs

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim [alloy]

Pass 25 Oct 2006 20,573 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,573 miles

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

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 VFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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