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BW03 YDR

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,237 mi
Last recorded136,237 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YDR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 136,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front swivel balls slightly corroded

Nearside Rear 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

plastic covers fitted on outer sills.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 121,279 miles

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

Front swivel balls slightly corroded

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

plastic covers fitted on outer sills.

Pass 8 Apr 2017 110,311 miles

front hubs leaking oil,but not getting on brakes for m.o.t

plastic covers fitted on outer sills.

small mirror head fitted o/s

Pass 2 Apr 2016 106,021 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 106,021 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 102,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,279 miles

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

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

clutch slipping

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,192 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,506 miles

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

slight oil leak from front axle

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

slight oil leak on o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 18 Jun 2008 50,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,167 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,558 miles

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

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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BW03 YDR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BW03 YDR, 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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BW03 YDR is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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