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YA53 NNJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,124 mi
Last recorded87,124 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 NNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 87,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel behind headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed

Fail 4 Nov 2025 87,124 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel behind headlights (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch behind headlight (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats removed

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,826 miles

Nearside rear axle oil seal weeping

Pass 8 Dec 2023 79,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,583 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes are rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Dec 2021 71,518 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel knuckle joint leaking on to tyre and brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel knuckle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes are rusty

under side of vehicle rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,082 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 67,082 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 61,219 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 54,897 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,393 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer and mounting bracket corroded

front brake discs corroded

front-rear fuel pipes corroding

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust rear silencer and mounting bracket corroded

front brake discs corroded

front-rear fuel pipes corroding

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2014 49,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear silencer and mounting bracket corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 46,630 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2013 46,630 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,249 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,437 miles

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

exhaust heat shield removed

signs of previous leak or spillage from brake master cylinder

slight corrosion to front brake discs inner faces

slight play in o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,427 miles

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

signs of slight leakage from area of brake master cylinder

Fail 31 Dec 2010 37,398 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

signs of slight leakage from area of brake master cylinder

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,410 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 34,410 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 30,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 30,441 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,858 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 25,858 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 20,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,910 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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YA53 NNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA53 NNJ, 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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YA53 NNJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 December 2003.

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