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CX03 YGZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

136,991 mi
Last recorded136,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 YGZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 136,991 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 6/6 body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Body heavily corroded

Chassis undersealed

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All

Nearside Inner arch corrosion hole

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 135,136 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 134,359 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle breather pipes insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2023 134,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 131,622 miles

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

both front stub axles leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2022 131,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front stub axles leaking

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,542 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 122,474 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside front inner sill corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Predominantly blue. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 111,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/80/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,196 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 99,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 87,794 miles

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

rear and centre exhaust system very corroded ,tail pipe missing ,fuel pipes very corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2015 87,794 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear and centre exhaust system very corroded ,tail pipe missing ,fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 77,750 miles

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

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

centre and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded

nearside rear lower light lens damage

various rear brake and suspension components undersealed

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 76,738 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

n/s/f hub seal leaking

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 23 Jan 2012 71,889 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine managment light on

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Jan 2011 64,371 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 64,008 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,059 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,714 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 28,714 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,130 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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CX03 YGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 CX03 YGZ, 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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CX03 YGZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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