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RE53 MYV

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,879 mi
Last recorded123,879 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 MYV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,879 miles

Body has slight corrosion front cross memeber (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

off side door mirror loose

spare tyre flat

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,879 miles

off side door mirror loose

spare tyre flat

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

Body has slight corrosion front cross memeber (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,372 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 107,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2015 107,266 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 98,454 miles

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

offside front tractor ball unit leaking oil

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,970 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

grease leaking at offside front swivel ball joint

Fail 18 Aug 2012 72,255 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 72,255 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 66,075 miles

offside tyre worn low

Fail 17 Aug 2011 66,046 miles

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

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

offside tyre worn low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 57,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 53,255 miles

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

all four tyres are showings signs of slight perishing

small cut in osr tyre

Fail 3 Aug 2009 53,215 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

all four tyres are showings signs of slight perishing

nsf swivle joint leaking

small cut in osr tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,572 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,572 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,538 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 40,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a.front pads and discs worn

a.power steering belt perrished

a.slight damp patch on o/s/f caliper not leaking under pressure check

a.wipers worn

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,434 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE53 MYV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE53 MYV, 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 RE53 MYV registered?

RE53 MYV is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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