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YM52 EPU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Green Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,963 mi
Last recorded79,963 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 EPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 79,963 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,426 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 73,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear body mount repairs covered in underseal

Fail 6 Apr 2021 73,658 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Mar 2020 70,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,926 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner & outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner & outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 61,203 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 61,080 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,434 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,864 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 50,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded remaining steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,498 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 43,237 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 39,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 36,111 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 32,672 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,216 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 25,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 21,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 17,542 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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YM52 EPU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Green with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM52 EPU, 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 YM52 EPU registered?

YM52 EPU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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