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PL03 ZYH

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,930 mi
Last recorded51,930 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 ZYH
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 51,930 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 51,930 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,855 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 49,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 49,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,630 miles

both rear trailing arm rear bushes cracking slightly

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake pipes rusty

front discs badly pitted

rear shockers rusty

under body rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,852 miles

Offside Front indicator showing slight white light

front discs pitted

front discs pitted

under body rusty in places

Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,635 miles

front discs pitted

under body rusty in places

underside rusty

Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill needs welding 30 cm from suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front discs pitted

under body rusty in places

underside rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,742 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 41,171 miles

Engine management light showing?

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 37,454 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,813 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 30,766 miles

all four tyres the side walls cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,151 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,211 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 22,129 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,610 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 13,441 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,295 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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PL03 ZYH is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 PL03 ZYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL03 ZYH registered?

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

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