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YC53 EKD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,615 mi
Last recorded126,615 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 EKD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,615 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 123,207 miles

Nearside Body not fully secure central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2022 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body not fully secure central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure mount heavily corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 118,289 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 118,286 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,987 miles

Offside Rear handbrake weaker than nearside.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 104,296 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 104,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 94,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced fogging (1.7.5a)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,542 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 88,540 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil/grease pipes corroded

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

Vehicle body corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 77,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil/grease pipes corroded

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

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 62,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,864 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 54,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 47,029 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,395 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 32,578 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,501 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,051 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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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YC53 EKD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YC53 EKD, 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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YC53 EKD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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