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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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 ()
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))
rear bumper damaged
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
rear bumper damaged
Both Front Hubs Seals Starting To Weep.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
all 4 tyres perished in tread
osf tyre wearing on outer edge
osr tyre wearing on outer edge
Engine light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Engine light on
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
clutch pedal rubber missing
plastic covers fitted to sills
rear exhaust system badly deteriorated
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
plastic covers fitted to sills
rear exhaust system badly deteriorated
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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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