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SJ03 YTT

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,040 mi
Last recorded129,040 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 YTT
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 129,040 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 129,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on front anti roll bar on lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 122,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill within prescribed area of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door sill within prescribed area of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jul 2023 116,080 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 108,809 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 108,809 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,453 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 101,446 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 94,508 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,506 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 94,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,324 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust catching on towbar

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,737 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 83,226 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,702 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 65,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,804 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,198 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 53,198 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,843 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,952 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,936 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 YTT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YTT, 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 SJ03 YTT registered?

SJ03 YTT is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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