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WJ53 YDC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

58,316 mi
Last recorded58,316 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,316 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 58,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst broken and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 57,198 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 56,209 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 55,558 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 54,228 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,741 miles

Chassis / floor corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front/rear suspension corroded

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

Underside corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 53,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Chassis / floor corroded

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front/rear suspension corroded

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

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2020 53,729 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 53,111 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,246 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

ns door mirror in poor condition

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,646 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion on suspension ------os wiper split

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nsf tyre worn low on tread on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2013 57,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion on suspension ------windscreen damaged -------nsf tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2012 46,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

os wiper split ------engine light on ------brake pads loose in caliper -------nsf tyre perished sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2012 46,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

os wiper split ------engine light on ------brake pads loose in caliper -------nsf tyre perished sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,096 miles

engine light on -------front brake discs in poor condition -------front brake pads loose in caliper,clips missing ????

Pass 11 Aug 2010 43,285 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 43,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,318 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,932 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,310 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,491 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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WJ53 YDC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WJ53 YDC, 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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WJ53 YDC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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