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DF03 YUJ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,432 mi
Last recorded111,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YUJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 111,432 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Jan 2026 111,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to osr hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective by join to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 109,730 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats and seatbelts removed from rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 109,729 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both seats and seatbelts removed from rear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 109,724 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area back corner near chassis mount on body (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area central near rear seat belt forward mount (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch back corner near chassis mount on body (marked yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,767 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush's mounts onto rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 108,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush's mounts onto rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 107,218 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Oct 2021 107,206 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,491 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 105,452 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link behind axle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting area on chassis. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link behind axle. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens misted. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear seat belt not tested.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Oct 2019 103,871 miles

Coolant leak this looks to be an old leak witch is part of the LPG system ()

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,231 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 102,213 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,165 miles

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

rear seat belts not checked

underbody very dirty

Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,165 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

rear seat belts not checked

underbody very dirty

Pass 29 Dec 2014 95,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,698 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 88,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 83,969 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,391 miles

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

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

o/s swivel ball slight leak

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 48,033 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,426 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DF03 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DF03 YUJ, 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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DF03 YUJ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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