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YD53 NDL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

63,854 mi
Last recorded63,854 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 NDL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 63,854 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills have repairs and damage and coated with underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 54,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

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 between compensator valve and rear hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 45,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 45,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 38,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 36,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 36,869 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 33,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a hanger broken (cat section)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Large amount of free travel on brake pedal

Nearside Front Front swivel housing leaking slightly

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

Outersill covers fitted

Rear corrosion around rear body mountings

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 22 Dec 2021 33,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a hanger broken (cat section)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Large amount of free travel on brake pedal

Nearside Front Front swivel housing leaking slightly

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

Outersill covers fitted

Rear corrosion around rear body mountings

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 31,790 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 30,162 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slightly damp

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 30,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s front hub seal leaking

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 28,326 miles

Front BOTH TRACTOR JOINTS CORODDED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

MIL;;EML

Fail 5 Jul 2017 28,326 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded IN\OUT CYL BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front BOTH TRACTOR JOINTS CORODDED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

MIL;;EML

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,539 miles

M;I;L EML

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 26,975 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 25,157 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

eml on

not able to check nsf and rear seat belts due to car full of items

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 16 Nov 2011 20,785 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished with age

engine management light on

rear seats loaded with cargo not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

rear tyres low on pressure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 20,716 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished with age

engine management light on

rear seats loaded with cargo not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts

rear tyres low on pressure

Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 14,809 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 14,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,256 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 11,479 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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YD53 NDL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YD53 NDL, 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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YD53 NDL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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