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YM53 EVN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,855 mi
Last recorded92,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EVN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 92,853 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play to rear of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 83,307 miles

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

Nearside Front steering swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 83,276 miles

Rear Tailgate insecure tail gate (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering swivel joint leaking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 80,058 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 80,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,450 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 75,450 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 65,183 miles

corrosion and operation of rear brake load valve

corrosion on main brake pipes to load valve

corrosion on suspension pipes

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre splitting and perishing

o/s/f indicator fading BORDERLINE

steering wheel grip

Fail 13 Nov 2013 58,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion on main brake pipes

engine management light on

steering wheel grip

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,594 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

engine management light on

steering wheel grip

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,255 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 52,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 52,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,782 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,712 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 37,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,371 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,150 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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YM53 EVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM53 EVN, 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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YM53 EVN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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