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NY53 ERJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 ERJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,629 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,820 miles

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2014 103,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,865 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 86,148 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Nov 2011 86,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,689 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 77,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 64,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,432 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,031 miles

ENGINE MANAGE MENT STAYS ON

Pass 21 Nov 2006 33,437 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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NY53 ERJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY53 ERJ, 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 NY53 ERJ registered?

NY53 ERJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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