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SJ03 YTE

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,645 mi
Last recorded140,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YTE
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 140,645 miles

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

Overall condition corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 140,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 140,392 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

front bumper missing

Pass 20 May 2021 140,012 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 139,903 miles

Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard hydraulics bypassed, linkage not connected (1.1.17 (d)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 139,164 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 137,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 128,266 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 21 Jul 2015 128,266 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 115,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,758 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 102,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 91,463 miles

fuel pipes coroded not leaking

rear wiper blade split

front brake imbalance close to max 23%

Pass 24 May 2011 89,474 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 89,474 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 81,683 miles

nearside wiper slightly detiorated

Fail 6 Apr 2010 81,673 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper slightly detiorated

Pass 18 Apr 2009 72,645 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,131 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 71,021 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 55,938 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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SJ03 YTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SJ03 YTE, 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 SJ03 YTE registered?

SJ03 YTE is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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