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YC53 LNW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 LNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 116,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 116,376 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,714 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Though maybe the cause of higher than normal lambda reading, the reading remains inside allowable limits (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,917 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,883 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 101,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,139 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 95,419 miles

Front swivel hubs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,414 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front swivel hubs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,720 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Engine light on

Swivel hubs slightly corroded and slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,380 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 89,386 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 87,107 miles

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)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,907 miles

Engine management warning light is on

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 84,907 miles

Engine management warning light is on

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

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,121 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 81,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,790 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 74,283 miles

wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 65,742 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 62,699 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,560 miles

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

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 LNW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,298cc 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 YC53 LNW, 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 YC53 LNW registered?

YC53 LNW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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