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YF53 EOT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EOT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 106,971 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 106,963 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 102,643 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 102,642 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 97,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at side of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 97,175 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at side of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both on rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,996 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 83,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 78,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,560 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 73,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eobd light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,894 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 67,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,641 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,601 miles

front number plate delaminating

Fail 16 Nov 2009 55,601 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate delaminating

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 35,819 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 26,613 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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YF53 EOT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF53 EOT, 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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YF53 EOT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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