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VN53 YOR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,224 mi
Last recorded94,224 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YOR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,224 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusted (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Front axle in a very rusted condition

Front both tractor seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal very rusted and poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very poor condition ,just within limits (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from cross member ,but getting very thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal very rusted and poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very rusted and thin, repairs has been done (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split/broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle in a very rusted condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusted condition at the time off test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to inner/outer sill and to rear body mounts as covered in under spray (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,224 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusted (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Front axle in a very rusted condition

Front both tractor seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal very rusted and poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very poor condition ,just within limits (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from cross member ,but getting very thin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer/inner seal very rusted and poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security very rusted and thin, repairs has been done (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber split/broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle in a very rusted condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very rusted condition at the time off test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to inner/outer sill and to rear body mounts as covered in under spray (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,865 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusted and poor condition (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Front axle rusted

Front both tractor seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repairs has been done (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bushes split and casing ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle rusted

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,865 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired very rusted and poor condition (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (under bonnet) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Front axle rusted

Front both tractor seals leaking

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very poor condition (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security repairs has been done (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both perished (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective bushes split and casing ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides very rusted condition (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle rusted

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 93,211 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Transmission mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 93,210 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer body sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Transmission mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 92,555 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Transmission mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2022 92,555 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner body sill within 30cm of body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Transmission mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,016 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 90,016 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting area - forward of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,497 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 82,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Insecure ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,684 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,684 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,153 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2017 80,153 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 76,885 miles

Both Front Hubs Seals Starting To Weep.

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 73,372 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,895 miles

all 4 tyres perished in tread

osf tyre wearing on outer edge

osr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,881 miles

Engine light on

Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,878 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,783 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,775 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,950 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,819 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear exhaust system badly deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2008 26,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear exhaust system badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,413 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,959 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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VN53 YOR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN53 YOR, 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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VN53 YOR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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