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YH53 LGN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,488 mi
Last recorded102,488 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 LGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,488 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 101,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 100,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 96,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 96,585 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 92,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,662 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,801 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,223 miles

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

Nearside Front hub has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2015 79,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 77,045 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,662 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2012 73,662 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2011 72,792 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 68,874 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,055 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 53,055 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,106 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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YH53 LGN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH53 LGN, 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

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What year was YH53 LGN registered?

YH53 LGN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is YH53 LGN safe to buy?

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