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YX53 YNO

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

97,828 mi
Last recorded97,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 YNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 89,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel lines corroded

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 77,271 miles

Both rear tyres are on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front axle swivel joint is leaking oil

Nearside front wiper requires new retaining clip

Offside front inner arch area holed and corroded

Rear propshaft (rear UJ) has slight free play

Fail 19 Aug 2019 77,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres are on legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front axle swivel joint is leaking oil

Nearside front wiper requires new retaining clip

Offside front inner arch area holed and corroded

Rear propshaft (rear UJ) has slight free play

Pass 22 Aug 2018 69,330 miles

Both rear tyres are close to wear indicators

Corrosion around headlamp areas

Offside rear fuel pipe corroding

Slight free play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,306 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 58,445 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,061 miles

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)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 55,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 49,120 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 45,461 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,281 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,275 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,985 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 22 Sep 2011 25,527 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Nearside front axle swivel joint leaking grease/oil

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,676 miles

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,695 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,616 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 22,364 miles

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

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

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

slight leak from o/s/f sphere seal

v.slight play inside steering box

Fail 14 Sep 2007 22,364 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f disc inner face corroded

slight leak from o/s/f sphere seal

v.slight play inside steering box

Pass 30 Sep 2006 17,816 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 YNO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YNO, 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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YX53 YNO is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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