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YY53 FTN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,033 mi
Last recorded115,033 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 FTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 115,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 115,033 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 109,677 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All rear suspension bushes split/deteriorated

Front axel steering pivot points corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor corrosion and leak on exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2014 109,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All rear suspension bushes split/deteriorated

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

Front axel steering pivot points corroded

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor corrosion and leak on exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2013 102,213 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 94,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 84,618 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 77,471 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 71,246 miles

front brake discs corroded inside advise renew now with pads

front brake discs getting low advise renew now with discs

n/s/f tyre scrubbed off bald outer edge advise renew

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding through

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 53,384 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,445 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 40,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 39,732 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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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YY53 FTN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YY53 FTN, 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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YY53 FTN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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