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YP53 FJX

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 FJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 125,633 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability boot floor excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axle swivel joint seals slight leak both sides

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,649 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,362 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 81,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 80,241 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 78,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 78,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 76,675 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 56,753 miles

n/s/f swivel housing bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,795 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,795 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,225 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 45,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,067 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded on edges

front discs pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

temporary repairs to exhaust bracket on rear exhaust

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,263 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,545 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,251 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,220 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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YP53 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YP53 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

YP53 FJX is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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