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AO03 YUG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

113,507 mi
Last recorded113,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 113,507 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 112,421 miles

Chassis and underside of vehicle have corrosion. Nothing penetrable at time of test.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,421 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis mounting and vehicle floor adjacent to mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 110,738 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes at rear off of tank. ()

Fail 10 Nov 2023 110,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Pipes at rear off of tank. ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,215 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn border line (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHOLE REAR CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2022 109,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BORDER LINE (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2021 105,789 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside cross member bolt not attached

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside cross member bolt not attached

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Jul 2021 105,789 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside cross member bolt not attached

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside cross member bolt not attached

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jul 2020 104,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded outside any prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 97,604 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Across axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner arch corroded outside any prescribed area.

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,063 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear axle brake pipe greased.

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Corners of spare wheel/ boot floor. (6.6.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 91,062 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking Pipe on steering box leaking. (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear axle brake pipe greased.

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Corners of spare wheel/ boot floor. (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 86,227 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 86,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre mount bracket (7.1.1)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,521 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play upper/lower bearings (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

N/side front hub seal leaking oil

Pass 10 Oct 2014 76,663 miles

Slight play in top and bottom swival joints.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 76,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

n/side front outer stub axle seal leaking axle oil

Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,161 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 72,161 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

greese leaking from o/s/f swivel joint

underside of vehicle showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,774 miles

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

slight bind om n/s/front brake.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 60,686 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

front brake discs inner faces pitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2009 53,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,910 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,001 miles

steering wheel cover insecure

Pass 26 May 2006 30,950 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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AO03 YUG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 AO03 YUG, 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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AO03 YUG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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