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FG03 YYU

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 YYU
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 144,608 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 144,608 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,742 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 135,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 126,011 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 126,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 115,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,339 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 106,339 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 96,861 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,009 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,009 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 68,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,157 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,157 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 45,520 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,520 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wheel wobble noticed on road test

Pass 28 Dec 2005 19,819 miles

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

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 YYU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FG03 YYU, 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 FG03 YYU registered?

FG03 YYU is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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