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YR53 WVW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,162 mi
Last recorded87,162 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 WVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 87,162 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 86,021 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,932 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,857 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,851 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 79,848 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,732 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 68,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside swivel joint seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2015 64,684 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside swivel joint seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2015 64,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside swivel joint seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 60,511 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,358 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,206 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 53,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,179 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 50,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,732 miles

o/s/f swivel joint leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2007 24,224 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 24,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,417 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 WVW 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 75%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

YR53 WVW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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