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YB53 TVZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 TVZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 50,522 miles

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

Outer Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,522 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 46,797 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 46,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 41,324 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

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

eml light on

nsf tyre worn on outter wall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 41,324 miles

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

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

eml light on

nsf tyre worn on outter wall

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,170 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 35,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,098 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,815 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 TVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TVZ, 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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What year was YB53 TVZ registered?

YB53 TVZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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