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PL03 YDZ

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,121 mi
Last recorded114,121 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 YDZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,121 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s + O/s Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid N/s + O/s Front (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 109,444 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 109,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,923 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 106,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened body mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both / body mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both / trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,115 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 100,115 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 96,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,329 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 81,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 71,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 61,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 48,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Jun 2010 48,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,035 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 25,521 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 25,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,304 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 17,304 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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PL03 YDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PL03 YDZ, 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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PL03 YDZ is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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