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FY53 VFR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,888 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 82,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired rear compensator (1.1.17 (a))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

boot floor corroded and holed

underside of vehicle and suspension components show signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Jul 2024 74,432 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 64,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front play in swivel joint

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

front suspension pipes to freewheel hubs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,471 miles

extensive corrosion to underside

All suspension arm / link/ shockabsorber bushes showing signs of age / exposure related wear / deterioration.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 60,573 miles

All suspension arm / link/ shock absorber bushes showing signs of age / exposure related / wear / deterioration.

Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

N/S/F swivel housing oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,994 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

N/S/F swivel housing oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,054 miles

Fuel pipes corroded near fuel tank

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing leak

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,597 miles

Leakage from n/s swivel joint housing

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 37,345 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,013 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 29,013 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 26,821 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 26,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,243 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 23,366 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 23,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 20,451 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,173 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 18,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,707 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 9,883 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 9,883 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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FY53 VFR 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 71.4%.

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 FY53 VFR, 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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FY53 VFR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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