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YX53 YNH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,809 mi
Last recorded91,809 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 91,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All 3 brake pipes to brake compensator along side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 90,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 90,298 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 90,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all around front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Horn too loud

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion all around rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,735 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 84,735 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 84,728 miles

All brake pipes covered in under body sealer

full vehicle covered in under body sealer

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,136 miles

all brake pipes covered in under body sealer

full vehicle covered in under body sealer

Pass 18 Sep 2019 73,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 73,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill back (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 70,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamp mounting panals developing corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp outer covers starting to de grade

Fail 5 Sep 2017 66,945 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front swivel housing lubricant leak

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both headlamp outer covers starting to de grade

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,891 miles

Slight oil leak from O/S and N/S front swivel joints

Pass 23 Sep 2015 58,594 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 58,594 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,974 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis developing corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis developing corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 36,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,350 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 27,855 miles

front spheres/seals leaking

rear exhaust box corroded.

some play/wear in n/s front hub/swivel assembly

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,055 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,841 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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YX53 YNH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX53 YNH, 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 YX53 YNH registered?

YX53 YNH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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