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GF03 YLA

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,640 mi
Last recorded154,640 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 YLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 154,640 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,580 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

hub seal leaking off side front

Pass 25 Apr 2014 125,453 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f hub leaking

Fail 24 Apr 2014 125,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chassis metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

o/s/f hub leaking

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,725 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 96,457 miles

Back box outer skin is corroded

Fog lamp is not working on tow bar electrics

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Back box exhaust outer skin is corroded

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tow bar electric fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 64,664 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 64,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,941 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,257 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2007 46,042 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 46,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,605 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 YLA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YLA, 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 GF03 YLA registered?

GF03 YLA is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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