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YG53 OZN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,165 mi
Last recorded47,165 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 OZN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,165 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear body mount repaired and covered in underseal

Fail 21 Mar 2019 47,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired king pin (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 43,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,906 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 32,369 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 23,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 22,348 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,596 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,691 miles

near side front swivel housing has slight oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 18,591 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

near side front swivel housing has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,625 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 16,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 11,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 8,914 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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YG53 OZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG53 OZN, 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 YG53 OZN registered?

YG53 OZN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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