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YH53 OWX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 OWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 57,141 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 53,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking grease

Fail 22 Nov 2022 42,252 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Swivel housing leaking grease

Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 21,731 miles

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 21,731 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 18,623 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 18,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from cylinder to cylinder. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 18,531 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 18,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroding

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 18,213 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Breather pipes corroded under bonnet

EML ON

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front brakes slightly binding

Nearside front breather pipes broken plus heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2017 18,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyres cracked

Breather pipes corroded under bonnet

EML ON

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front brakes slightly binding

Nearside front breather pipes broken plus heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre cracked

slight corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 17,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 17,528 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 16,961 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,666 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 15,666 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 14,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,208 miles

slightly corroded oil pipes to n/s & o/s front suspension joints.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,647 miles

n/s/f brake flexey ferrule corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,539 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 18,105 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,105 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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YH53 OWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH53 OWX, 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 YH53 OWX registered?

YH53 OWX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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