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GF03 YBD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

71,447 mi
Last recorded71,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 71,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main [FUEL PIPES CORRODED]

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2026 71,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO [ MAIN BRAKE PIPE LEAKING] (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front both n/s o/s main brake pipes corroded[leaking] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main [FUEL PIPES CORRODED]

engine management warning light on [at time of testing]

oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2025 88,979 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2025 88,979 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main pipes heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,166 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre of inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted to sills

oil leak

start of corrosion both rear under arch

Fail 30 Jul 2024 87,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to sills

oil leak

start of corrosion both rear under arch

Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,016 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion both rear under arches

corrosion rear chassis by body mounts

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2023 85,016 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion both rear under arches

corrosion rear chassis by body mounts

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2022 82,367 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,137 miles

Offside Front Vacuum pipes corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipes corroding

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,175 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2020 78,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch rear by body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch rear by body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 76,385 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,345 miles

oil leak

start of corrosion both sills

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,404 miles

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

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

osr,nsr&osf tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 10 Jun 2016 71,404 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

osr,nsr&osf tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,627 miles

Oil leak

rear seats folded not allowing full seat belt check

Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,627 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield poor condition

rear seats folded not allowing full seat belt check

Fail 23 Mar 2015 69,615 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust tailbox deteriorated

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres deteriorating

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,715 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,978 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,255 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres about 1.6mm limit

n/s and o/s rear tyres small tears

rear exhaust very corrision

Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,255 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres about 1.6mm limit

n/s and o/s rear tyres small tears

rear exhaust very corrision

Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,398 miles

n/s rear tyre at 2.0mm

possiable n/s rear wheel bearing making noise

rear exhaust box has corrision

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 41,109 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 31,159 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,218 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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GF03 YBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 GF03 YBD, 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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GF03 YBD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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