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PJ53 YSP

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,857 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 77,509 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak apparent

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,962 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,627 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,623 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 59,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,098 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2010 49,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 49,368 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,959 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,635 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,880 miles

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

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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PJ53 YSP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PJ53 YSP, 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 PJ53 YSP registered?

PJ53 YSP is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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