CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE53 HEU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,553 mi
Last recorded88,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HEU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2023 88,553 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount and outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel lines going above tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,264 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 83,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,878 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 75,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Swivel leaking grease

Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,578 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Swivel leaking grease

Pass 29 Oct 2018 69,377 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,367 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,134 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cannot clearly see front brake pads

car heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2017 65,133 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear load valve as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cannot clearly see front brake pads

car heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,503 miles

sump corroded[leaking oil]

Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Rear b/pipes corroded

sump corroded[leaking oil]

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,094 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 56,774 miles

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

front swivel seals leaking slightly

sump corroding/wet

Fail 21 Nov 2014 56,774 miles

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

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

front swivel seals leaking slightly

sump corroding/wet

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,345 miles

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

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

centre exhaust system in poor corroded condition

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,624 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,978 miles

centre exhaust mounting split

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres wearing low and cracking in tread

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,117 miles

rust next to osr seat belt

rust next to tool kit in boot

Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,117 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rust next to osr seat belt

rust next to tool kit in boot

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,180 miles

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

Fail 13 Nov 2009 36,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,019 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n\s swivel leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2006 18,958 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
Full Suzuki Jimny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE53 HEU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE53 HEU, 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

How do I check the history of YE53 HEU?

You can check the full history of YE53 HEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE53 HEU registered?

YE53 HEU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is YE53 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 HEU shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE53 HEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE53 HEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.