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DY53 ZBU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

68,710 mi
Last recorded68,710 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ZBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 68,710 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 66,058 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 65,287 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 65,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 64,859 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 63,850 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 64,831 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 61,107 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,518 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,518 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2017 57,708 miles

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

coil springs slightly corroded

front under wheel arch brake pipe slightly corroded on o/s front

surface corrosion on all of chassis

Fail 17 Jan 2017 53,656 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

coil springs slightly corroded

front under wheel arch brake pipe slightly corroded on o/s front

surface corrosion on all of chassis

Pass 3 Nov 2015 56,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 56,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,747 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front chassis legs and inner sill sections slightly corroded

brake pipes at rear brake load valve slightly corroded

centre section exhaust slightly blowing deteriorated

front axle breathe pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear floor rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2013 54,739 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes at rear brake load valve slightly corroded

front axle breathe pipes corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear floor rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,448 miles

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

front axle breather pipes corroded

slight cracking to both rear tyres

vechicle underbody rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,476 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 51,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,647 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 49,647 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,589 miles

front brakes only just met imbalance test 21%

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,131 miles

rear seats in down possition unable to test rear seats and belts

Fail 21 Nov 2008 42,039 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear seats in down possition unable to test rear seats and belts

Pass 22 Nov 2007 34,850 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 34,850 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 27,282 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box beginning to corrode

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 ZBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ZBU, 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 DY53 ZBU registered?

DY53 ZBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 ZBU shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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