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YD53 TVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

58,086 mi
Last recorded58,086 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 TVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,086 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,064 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 50,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 50,231 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 46,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 42,927 miles

outer sills not visible due to side skirts fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 42,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 42,611 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,050 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,815 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,611 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 34,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 33,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 29,252 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,190 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 26,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,822 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 19,758 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 TVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 YD53 TVC, 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 YD53 TVC registered?

YD53 TVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YD53 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 TVC shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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