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SJ03 YTF

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YTF
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,697 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 68,429 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At rear inner swing arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,901 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 62,759 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,791 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 50,844 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 50,844 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 38,968 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 38,968 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,703 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,934 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,396 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 YTF is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ03 YTF, 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 YTF registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ03 YTF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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