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YT53 LZC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

60,122 mi
Last recorded60,122 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 LZC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,122 miles

Front offside hub has slight play and both hubs leaking

Front offside tyre perished

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 60,122 miles

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

Front offside hub has slight play and both hubs leaking

Front offside tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 57,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 57,257 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 54,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 54,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 23,409 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 46,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r seat base insercure.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 46,292 miles

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

n/s/r seat base insercure.

Pass 26 May 2009 40,869 miles

Oil leak

both front swievel joint slightly pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,154 miles

Oil leak

bolt missing from PAS pump mount to block

Fail 11 Sep 2008 38,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bolt missing from PAS pump mount to block

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,794 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 34,794 miles

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

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

offside front tyre is excessively craacked and very deteriorated replacement strongly advised

Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,697 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 LZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YT53 LZC, 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 LZC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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