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HY53 YSR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

62,885 mi
Last recorded62,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 YSR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 62,885 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 62,153 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,430 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,154 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all suspension components very corroded

bump stop mounting heavily corroded both sides

fuel/ brake pipes osr very corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,388 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 30cm of all body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 56,742 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

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

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 15 Oct 2020 54,901 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 53,911 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,193 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer -3mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion behind headlamp/ radiator (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear of vehicle has sureface corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,760 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 50,029 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle has some serface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,653 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode

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

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

Vehicle has serface corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,745 miles

inner sills corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,287 miles

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

unauthorised documentation on windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2012 35,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front hubseal leaking

unauthorised documentation on windscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2011 27,139 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,543 miles

front brake inner surface of disc`s are in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,996 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,541 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,950 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 15,319 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 YSR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSR, 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 HY53 YSR registered?

HY53 YSR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for HY53 YSR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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