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YB53 BLN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,124 mi
Last recorded58,124 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 BLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 58,124 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

most brake and suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 11 Nov 2024 57,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top and bottom swivel joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,201 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

n/s/f hub has slight play

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2023 57,191 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

n/s/f hub has slight play

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,429 miles

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,167 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,981 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 54,998 miles

exhaust system rusty

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,253 miles

exhaust section rusty rear

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,865 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 48,582 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2016 48,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,339 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,914 miles

engine warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to exhaust box

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,689 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,618 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Nov 2012 35,759 miles

both front hub seals leaking oil slighty

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 3 Nov 2011 31,483 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,098 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 28,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,272 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,533 miles

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

nsf hub slight play

osf hub seal slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2008 20,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nsf hub slight play

osf hub seal slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 13,305 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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YB53 BLN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLN, 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 YB53 BLN registered?

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

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The MOT history for YB53 BLN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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