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PX53 YLF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,714 mi
Last recorded90,714 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 YLF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 90,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,300 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 72,994 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,399 miles

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

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

n/s front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,063 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 62,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 62,778 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged near fuel tank (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system at middle is showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,020 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 54,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,597 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 32,419 miles

n/s and o/s front swivel houseing ball joints starting corrod

Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

n/s and o/s front swivel houseing ball joints starting corrod

Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 29,477 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,824 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 25,824 miles

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

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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PX53 YLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX53 YLF, 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 PX53 YLF registered?

PX53 YLF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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