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MW03 YVS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 YVS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,826 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2016 94,818 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,017 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perrished on inner walls

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,463 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 59,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,937 miles

DAMAGE TO TRANSFER BOX MOUNT

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,693 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,160 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 35,397 miles

Exhaust system rattle

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 30,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,099 miles

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

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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MW03 YVS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW03 YVS, 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 MW03 YVS registered?

MW03 YVS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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