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FG03 YWW

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Oil weep from axle swivel housing

Offside Front Oil weep from axle swivel housing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 15 May 2026 123,640 miles

Nearside Front Oil weep from axle swivel housing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil weep from axle swivel housing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 9 May 2025 111,409 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 111,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2024 100,665 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 92,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 92,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive front axle swivel both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 83,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 71,782 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,943 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,985 miles

Incorrect locking wheel nuts fitted to road wheels

Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on minimum requirement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,423 miles

Fuel pipes very rusty

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,622 miles

All tyres age cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,308 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear exhaust very rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,400 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,904 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,811 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 13,413 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 10,780 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,357 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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FG03 YWW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FG03 YWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 YWW registered?

FG03 YWW is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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