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FX03 YUY

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 YUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 125,965 miles

All Brake ferrules corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL ()

General corrosion to chassis and suspension

Fail 9 Jul 2018 125,962 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipe ferrules corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

General corrosion to suspension and chassis

Fail 25 Jun 2018 125,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipe ferrules corroded

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

General corrosion to suspension and chassis

Pass 4 May 2017 114,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 108,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 105,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2015 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 96,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,907 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,879 miles

E M light on

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front axle chrome badly corroded

offside front axle chrome seal badly leaking oil

Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E M light on

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front axle chrome badly corroded

offside front axle chrome seal badly leaking oil

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine mangement light staying on

o/s front swival leaking oil

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,376 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FX03 YUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX03 YUY, 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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FX03 YUY is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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