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DF03 YVC

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,871 mi
Last recorded65,871 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YVC
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 65,871 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to floor and sills

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,228 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,002 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,386 miles

slight oil leak from both front hubs.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 55,564 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 51,523 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,077 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 40,592 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 40,589 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2010 36,157 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,965 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 30,965 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 22,161 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 22,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 YVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DF03 YVC, 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 DF03 YVC registered?

DF03 YVC is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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