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AY03 YEG

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,175 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 107,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 102,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 98,299 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 96,666 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLIPPED ON DIFF (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear INNER SILL CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 95,253 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 93,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,999 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Feb 2019 88,999 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 85,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,848 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,681 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 73,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,055 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,909 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,482 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,952 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,046 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,675 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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AY03 YEG 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY03 YEG, 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 AY03 YEG registered?

AY03 YEG is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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