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BT03 YHN

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 YHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,333 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 93,294 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 22 Nov 2021 89,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSE FERALS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES IN POOR CONDITION FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMITION FLUID LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 89,026 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSE FERALS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES IN POOR CONDITION FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL FUEL PIPES CORRODED AND IN POOR CONDITION ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMITION FLUID LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Oct 2020 82,834 miles

nearside tyre slightly loose

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,522 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 68,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,430 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,972 miles

Both inner sills corroded front to rear

Engine light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nail in tyre 205/70R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 56,316 miles

ALL brake pipes slightly corroded

engine management light on

fuel pipes corroded

n/s and o/s inner sill areas corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,874 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 46,865 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 46,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag and engine warning lamps on

faint scratch in front windscreen

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,512 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light and engine/man light on

n/s wiper arm slight play at pivot

Fail 10 Apr 2012 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light and engine/man light on

n/s wiper arm slight play at pivot

Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,887 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 38,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 33,990 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,465 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,561 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,918 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,582 miles

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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BT03 YHN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT03 YHN, 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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BT03 YHN is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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