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HY03 ZWD

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,342 mi
Last recorded106,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZWD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 106,342 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

horn only working on left button

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 104,965 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring and shock mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

horn only work on left button

vacuum pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2024 103,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft sphere leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 205/70r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring and shock absorber mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vacuum pipes across axle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 100,282 miles

Nearside Front hub leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,271 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub leaking

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,987 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 93,499 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 93,499 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 87,314 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2019 87,314 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,438 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2017 80,189 miles

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 79,226 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,108 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,320 miles

both sills covered.

fuel pipes starting to rust.

o/s/front tyre worn to legal limit.

o/s/rear shock starting to weep.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,442 miles

E.M.L. warning lamp on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake on lock out

drivers view ; wipers worn recommend replace

engine ; noise from pulley area ?

exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure

tyres ; o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2012 64,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

*** DANGEROUS TO DRIVE ***

E.M.L. warning lamp on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEERING ; O/S/F SWIVEL HUB HAS MAJOR OIL LEAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE PLAY

brakes ; imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake on lock out

brakes ; noise on front wheels , suspect brakes

drivers view ; wipers worn recommend replace

engine ; noise from pulley area ?

exhaust ; rear silencer deteriorated , outer skin may become insecure

tyres ; o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,364 miles

offside front driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,532 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2010 43,515 miles

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,000 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,398 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HY03 ZWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY03 ZWD, 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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HY03 ZWD is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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