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YD53 UKR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,693 mi
Last recorded66,693 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 66,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 66,132 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 65,352 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 64,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 62,602 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 62,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,982 miles

breather pipes from front hubs corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 61,607 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,890 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 59,547 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 59,547 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,443 miles

Nearside Front swivell hub has slight lift and seal slightly damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 49,418 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 49,418 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 45,071 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 39,436 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 39,436 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,622 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 30,515 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,515 miles

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

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,374 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 27,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,296 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 20,205 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 20,122 miles

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

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

advise brake service

Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,213 miles

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

offside front , hub assembly has play .

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 UKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKR, 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 YD53 UKR registered?

YD53 UKR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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