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YB53 BLJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,660 mi
Last recorded106,660 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 106,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 98,609 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased.

Fail 24 May 2017 98,603 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All brake pipes heavily greased.

Pass 4 May 2016 85,969 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting broken

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front swivel hub oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 80,571 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 78,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,983 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 85,551 miles

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

hub lock pupes corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

hub lock pupes corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,542 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,842 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 44,842 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 43,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 42,344 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,854 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 36,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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YB53 BLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB53 BLJ, 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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YB53 BLJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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