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YR53 USZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,712 mi
Last recorded154,712 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 154,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides at chassis. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust rear silencer/tail pipe corroded/ blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 154,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda high due to exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens poor condition. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases causing high lambda readings for emissions. (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides at chassis. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 150,623 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished /deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle & components covered in mud/grass

Pass 29 Jun 2023 143,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 138,236 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 138,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 131,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper king pin slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2020 125,133 miles

Nearside Front king pin slight play in hub

Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,460 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,787 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,730 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 76,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,453 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s front king pin up and down movement

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,963 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 53,489 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,717 miles

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

both inner and outer sills covered limiting inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,068 miles

slight distortion front discs...o/s/r tyre cracks in tread pattern

Fail 9 Mar 2009 42,068 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)

slight distortion front discs...o/s/r tyre cracks in tread pattern

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,793 miles

15% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 32,793 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

15% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 26,365 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 USZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR53 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

YR53 USZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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