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YT53 LYZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,523 mi
Last recorded105,523 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LYZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 105,523 miles

All Under Chassis Heavily Undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2024 102,795 miles

All Under Chassis Heavily Undersealed

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,424 miles

Front axel lock in pipe insecure due to corrosion

Nearside Front head lamp panel corroded

Offside Front head lamp panel corroded

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 95,413 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front axel lock in pipe insecure due to corrosion

Nearside Front head lamp panel corroded

Offside Front head lamp panel corroded

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,869 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 91,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired snapped compensator (1.1.17 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 88,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 88,753 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 87,620 miles

fuel lines have corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 87,616 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis in front of wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel lines have corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 83,893 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

chassis and underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsr to osr (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nsr body been repaired, covered in sealer unable to assess

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,761 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all coil springs corroded

ns sill slightly corroded

nsr body has been repaired , unable to see weld due to sealer

underside covered in under sealer

Pass 27 Jan 2015 66,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wing damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,057 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/front tyre starting to crack

o/s/rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres starting to split but no cords are showing

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,408 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,260 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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YT53 LYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver 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 YT53 LYZ, 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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YT53 LYZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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