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YB52 LFU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

72,701 mi
Last recorded72,701 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 LFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 72,701 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 72,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 61,379 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,510 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 49,208 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sill backs (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 37,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 36,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 36,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 35,438 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 35,438 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 33,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,787 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,813 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 29,813 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 27,279 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 27,279 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,979 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 20,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 16,349 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,779 miles

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

font brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,835 miles

n\s\f brake binding slightly

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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YB52 LFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YB52 LFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB52 LFU registered?

YB52 LFU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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