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NY03 YBS

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,785 mi
Last recorded66,785 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY03 YBS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,785 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear brake pipes poorly secured an routed

Fail 22 Nov 2017 66,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor under rear seat base (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front to rear brake pipes poorly secured an routed

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,508 miles

Fuel metal pipes corroded toghether whit some other -pipes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 61,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust catalytic convertor blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel metal pipes corroded toghether whit some other -pipes

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 61,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 56,542 miles

All Differential breather pipes corroded

Fuel pipes Corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

All Differential breather pipes corroded

Fuel pipes Corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 51,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

reverse lights inop.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 51,276 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

reverse lights inop.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,070 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 45,833 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,339 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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)

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,380 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,580 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,953 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 8,037 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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NY03 YBS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NY03 YBS, 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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NY03 YBS is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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