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YY53 JXR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,243 mi
Last recorded88,243 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 JXR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 88,243 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Fail 28 May 2019 88,243 miles

Fuel hose leaking front to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

both front inner wings corroded and holed

Pass 29 May 2018 85,383 miles

corrosion on underbody

Pass 27 May 2017 82,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 May 2017 82,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 80,158 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,058 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,122 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,074 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 71,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,044 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 60,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,636 miles

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

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

one nozzle of the offside washer jet is blocked

rear tyres perished and cracking

spare tyre below the legal limit

Fail 6 Aug 2009 53,368 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

one nozzle of the offside washer jet is blocked

rear tyres perished and cracking

spare tyre below the legal limit

Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,635 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,823 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 32,763 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2006 32,743 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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YY53 JXR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXR, 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 YY53 JXR registered?

YY53 JXR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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