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YG53 YMD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,277 mi
Last recorded114,277 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 YMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 114,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 114,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,000 miles

Rear wiper split

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop-shaft Rear uj ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 113,000 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop-shaft Rear uj ()

Rear wiper split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 106,604 miles

dirty underside

rear axle is noisey

underseal on brake pipes

Pass 19 May 2014 102,221 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 102,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 99,983 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 92,138 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 92,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 83,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 83,808 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,512 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,943 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,930 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 53,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 38,424 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 YMD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YG53 YMD, 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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YG53 YMD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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