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HY53 YSG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

134,625 mi
Last recorded134,625 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,625 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2025 128,702 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket defected

Pass 23 May 2024 123,702 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 119,691 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 115,785 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 115,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,894 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Part missing

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Fail 9 Jun 2021 108,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Part missing

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Pass 11 Jun 2020 101,592 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2020 101,592 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

chip in the windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,878 miles

Central Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 84,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 79,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 79,192 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 52,774 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 52,774 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVICE rear exhaust box deteriorated

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,000 miles

corrision on rear exhaust.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 46,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrision on rear exhaust.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 45,968 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,657 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,657 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,498 miles

o/side cv excessive grease

Fail 21 Dec 2010 35,498 miles

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

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

o/side cv excessive grease

Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,758 miles

Both front tyres cracking

E M L light is on

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 28,654 miles

Engine managment lamp is on

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2008 23,189 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,758 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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HY53 YSG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HY53 YSG, 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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HY53 YSG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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