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YE53 HFH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 HFH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 88,955 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front upper inner arch surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner upper arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails spring cups and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills have surface rust

Fail 23 Oct 2025 88,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and offside rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front upper inner arch surface corrosion

Offside Rear inner upper arch corroded outside prescribed areas

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails spring cups and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

inner sills have surface rust

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,622 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch has surface corrosion outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front front sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 14 Oct 2024 88,622 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and nearside rear, rear of arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected upper inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and offside front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner arch has surface corrosion outside of prescribed areas

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

Offside Front front sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 7 Oct 2023 87,863 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 87,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 85,473 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,416 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 82,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,818 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 80,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 80,396 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,781 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 78,333 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 78,333 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE PIPE TO OSR FLEXY CORRODING.

NSR SHOCKABSORBER WEEPING.

NSR TYRE ON 2MM TO 3MM CENTRALLY

OSF STEERING HUB SVIVEL BALL LEAKING OIL.

OSR TYRE ON 2MM CENTRALLY.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 74,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,826 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,078 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,490 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

oil leak on the n/s/f hub

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rattle on exhaust

slight play both front wheels

Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,404 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 29,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 22,818 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 22,782 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2006 22,582 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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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YE53 HFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HFH, 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 YE53 HFH registered?

YE53 HFH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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