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YR53 OFD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,642 mi
Last recorded125,642 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 OFD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 119,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,739 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 114,088 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 114,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,849 miles

Front Swivels have slight Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 110,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Swivels have slight Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 110,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 103,191 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 99,281 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 91,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 91,216 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 80,857 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 47,920 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 38,591 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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YR53 OFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR53 OFD, 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 YR53 OFD registered?

YR53 OFD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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