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DU03 YYL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,138 mi
Last recorded100,138 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YYL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 100,138 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill - Seat/Seatbelt Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill - Sub-frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Suspension Arm Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside - Wheel hub breather pipes corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake Compensator Corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside - Suspension Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside - Shock Absorbers, Coil Springs, Anti Roll Bar and Control Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,789 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub minor leak of oil

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub leaking axle oil over wheel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 94,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 94,109 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount/ inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount/ inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 84,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,229 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,983 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 64,518 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 61,902 miles

fuel pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted on o/s & n/s/front to rear lower outer sills

slight play in o/s/rear half shaft bearing

vacum pipes on front axle corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2016 61,901 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint & hub oil seal leaking (2.5.A.3b)

fuel pipes corroded

plastic covers fitted on o/s & n/s/front to rear lower outer sills

slight play in o/s/rear half shaft bearing

vacum pipes on front axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,456 miles

some surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 55,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 55,585 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear chassis & floors & suspension components corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear upper inner sills lips corroded

o/s/front upper pan hard rod bar bracket mounting corroded

o/s/rear upper chassis corroded

rear exhaust box connection deteriorated

Fail 29 Oct 2013 52,827 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear chassis & floors & suspension components corroded

o/s/ & n/s/front to rear upper inner sills lips corroded

o/s/front upper pan hard rod bar bracket mounting corroded

o/s/rear upper chassis corroded

rear exhaust box connection deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,615 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still fully supported

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,266 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,326 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,532 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,532 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,433 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,365 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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DU03 YYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DU03 YYL, 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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DU03 YYL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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