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YP53 DBU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,411 mi
Last recorded72,411 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 DBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 72,411 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 71,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 70,648 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,094 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 69,563 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under headlight (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting innersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill behind cover (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind o/s front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all chassis front to back corrasion

all front suspension mounts corrosion

rear suspension mounts corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 67,552 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 67,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 66,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corrded

metal pipes to front hubs corrded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 66,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to brake compansayor (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corrded

metal pipes to front hubs corrded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,407 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 65,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 63,514 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 56,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 55,563 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,269 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 51,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,963 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,469 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 in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 32,415 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 32,415 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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YP53 DBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YP53 DBU, 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 YP53 DBU registered?

YP53 DBU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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